Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Cedarhurst Mhp, MD tap water
5 contaminants were measured in the Cedarhurst Mhp, 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
- 5
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Chlorine
- Service area
- MD
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Cedarhurst Mhp, MD's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 3 sources.
Source
- WELL 5
- WELL 3 WI812256
- WELL 4 WI930964
Treatment
- WTP 1 - WELL 4 AND 5, WELL 3- EMERGENCY
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.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based5 violations on record · most recent Oct 2014resolved
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based4 violations on record · most recent Oct 2024resolved
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. | 4 mg/LRunning annual avgSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0039 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | None detected |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.91 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 7.4 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Cedarhurst Mhp, MD's water
+Is Cedarhurst Mhp, MD tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Cedarhurst Mhp, 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 Cedarhurst Mhp, MD tap water?
5 contaminants were measured in Cedarhurst Mhp, MD's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfectants, and inorganic chemicals. 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 Cedarhurst Mhp, MD tap water?
One contaminant in Cedarhurst Mhp, MD's 2024 report sits at or above the federal limit: Chlorine (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 Cedarhurst Mhp, MD tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Chlorine, at 1.0× 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 Cedarhurst 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 Cedarhurst 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.