Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, MD tap water
13 contaminants were measured in the Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, MD water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 5 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 13
- Over federal limit
- 5
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid
- Service area
- MD
- Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidPFAS ("forever chemicals") · Reported level10 ng/L
- Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPFAS ("forever chemicals") · Reported level10 ng/L
- Perfluorononanoic acidPFAS ("forever chemicals") · Reported level10 ng/L
- PFOAPFAS ("forever chemicals") · Reported level4 ng/L
- PFOSPFAS ("forever chemicals") · Reported level4 ng/L
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidHFPO-DA ('GenX chemicals'), a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | 10 ng/LReported levelLimit | None set | At or above the limit |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 10 ng/LReported levelLimit | None set | At or above the limit |
| Perfluorononanoic acidPerfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 10 ng/LReported levelLimit | None set | At or above the limit |
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 4 ng/LReported levelLimit | None set | At or above the limit |
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 4 ng/LReported levelLimit | None set | At or above the limit |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelResult | None set | None detected |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.49 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0–2.5 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 9.3–86 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 8.8 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 6.8 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 3.9 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.1 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
People also ask about Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, MD's water
+Is Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, MD tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, MD water utility lists 5 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid, Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid, Perfluorononanoic acid, PFOA, and PFOS. 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 Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, MD tap water?
13 contaminants were measured in Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, MD's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning pfas ("forever chemicals"), metals, and disinfection byproducts. 2 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 Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, MD tap water?
5 contaminants in Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, MD's 2024 report sit at or above the federal limit: Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (1.0× the limit); Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (1.0× the limit); Perfluorononanoic acid (1.0× the limit); PFOA (1.0× the limit); PFOS (1.0× 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 Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, MD tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, 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 Backbone Mountain Boys Camp, 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.