Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Bradford Estates, MD tap water
18 contaminants were measured in the Bradford Estates, 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
- 18
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 2
- Worst contaminant
- PFOA
- Service area
- MD
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Bradford Estates, MD's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 2 sources.
Source
- BRADFORD ESTATES 2 REYBURN CT FR815227
- BRADFORD ESTATES 3 BILLS CT FR815014
Treatment
- WTP-WELLS 2(REYBURN) & 3(BILLS
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.
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 5.9 ng/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 8.9 ng/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 2.9 ng/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 2.8 ng/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 1.9–3 ng/LRangeof Test Results | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 8.4 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.6 mg/LAverageAnnual | 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. | 51.9 ug/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 6.6 ug/LMaximumSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.4 mg/LAverageAnnual | 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. | 2 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.087 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.088 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.004 mg/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 114 mg/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 0.001 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0.1 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Highest single sampleMonthly Number of Samples With Total Coliform Present | None set | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloromethane | 1.26 ug/LHighest single sampleSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Bradford Estates, MD's water
+Is Bradford Estates, MD tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Bradford Estates, MD water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: 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 Bradford Estates, MD tap water?
18 contaminants were measured in Bradford Estates, MD's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, pfas ("forever chemicals"), and disinfection byproducts. 5 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 Bradford Estates, MD tap water?
One contaminant in Bradford Estates, MD's 2024 report sits at or above the federal limit: PFOA (1.5× 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 Bradford Estates, MD tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is PFOA, at 1.5× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Bradford Estates, MD tap water approaching the federal limit?
2 contaminants are between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid 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 Bradford Estates, 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 Bradford Estates, 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.