Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Amelano Manor, MD tap water
8 contaminants were measured in the Amelano Manor, MD water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 8
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Chlorine
- Service area
- MD
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Amelano Manor, MD's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 1 source.
Source
- AMELANO 1 FR690203
Treatment
- WTP - WELL 1
Distribution
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Oct 2024resolved
- Other1 violation on record · most recent Mar 20241 open
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.4–11 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCLG | At or above the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 7 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.39 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 1.02 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.0381 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 1.37 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Reported levelSystem-wide | 0MCLG | None detected |
People also ask about Amelano Manor, MD's water
+Is Amelano Manor, MD tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Amelano Manor, MD water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Chlorine. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Amelano Manor, MD tap water?
8 contaminants were measured in Amelano Manor, MD's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfectants, and inorganic chemicals. 6 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Amelano Manor, MD tap water?
One contaminant in Amelano Manor, MD's 2024 report sits at or above the federal limit: Chlorine (2.8× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Amelano Manor, MD tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Chlorine, at 2.8× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfectants family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Amelano Manor, MD's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Amelano Manor, MD's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.