Drinking water quality · 2024
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What's in Beaches Water, MD tap water
14 contaminants were measured in the Beaches Water, 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
- 14
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Arsenic
- Service area
- MD
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 10.9 ug/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | 10 ug/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.7 mg/L90th percentile90TH Percentile: 90% of your water utility levels were less than | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 2.5 ug/L90th percentile90TH Percentile: 90% of your water utility levels were less than | 15 ug/LAction level | Within the limit |
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 3.4 ug/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | 100 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–0.0011 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 0.1 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.0066 mg/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 10.3–17 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 50 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 1.4 pCi/LMaximumSystem-wide | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.8 mg/LRunning annual avgSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMRDL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.2 mg/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | 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. | 3 ug/LRunning annual avgSystem-wide | 80 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| DibromochloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 0–0.00096 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 0.1 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–0 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 60 ug/LMCL | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 0–0.00056 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
People also ask about Beaches Water, MD's water
+Is Beaches Water, MD tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Beaches Water, MD water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Arsenic. 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 Beaches Water, MD tap water?
14 contaminants were measured in Beaches Water, MD's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and radionuclides. 14 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 Beaches Water, MD tap water?
One contaminant in Beaches Water, MD's 2024 report sits at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (1.1× 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 Beaches Water, MD tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Arsenic, at 1.1× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Beaches Water, 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 Beaches Water, 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.