Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Boh Nak Mhp, MD tap water
10 contaminants were measured in the Boh Nak Mhp, MD water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 10
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 3
- Worst contaminant
- PFOS
- Service area
- MD
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 37 ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 ng/LMCLG | At or above the limit |
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 23 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | 0 ng/LMCLG | At or above the limit |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 8.5 ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | 1 ng/LMCLG | Approaching the limit |
| Perfluorononanoic acidPerfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 1.1 ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | 1 ng/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 9.4 ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Nitrite | 8.3 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCLG | Approaching the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 8.1 mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCLG | Approaching the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.199 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | None detected |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
People also ask about Boh Nak Mhp, MD's water
+Is Boh Nak Mhp, MD tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Boh Nak Mhp, MD water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: PFOS and PFOA. 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 Boh Nak Mhp, MD tap water?
10 contaminants were measured in Boh Nak Mhp, MD's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning pfas ("forever chemicals"), metals, and inorganic chemicals. 8 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 Boh Nak Mhp, MD tap water?
2 contaminants in Boh Nak Mhp, MD's 2024 report sit at or above the federal limit: PFOS (9.3× the limit); PFOA (5.8× 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 Boh Nak Mhp, MD tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is PFOS, at 9.3× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Boh Nak Mhp, MD tap water approaching the federal limit?
3 contaminants are between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid, Nitrate Nitrite, and Nitrate. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Boh Nak Mhp, 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 Boh Nak Mhp, 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.