Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Claiborne, MD tap water
8 contaminants were measured in the Claiborne, 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
- 8
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Arsenic
- Service area
- MD
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Claiborne, MD's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 1 source.
Source
- CLAIBORNE NEW WELL TA810470
Treatment
- WTP - NEW WELL
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.
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based2 violations on record · most recent Oct 2024resolved
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based2 violations on record · most recent Apr 2006resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 4.3–11.6 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.2 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.0063–0.0063 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | None detected |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.3–0.4 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 7.2–7.2 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.2–0.2 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCLG | 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. | 1.9–1.9 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
People also ask about Claiborne, MD's water
+Is Claiborne, MD tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Claiborne, 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 Claiborne, MD tap water?
8 contaminants were measured in Claiborne, MD's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfectants, 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 Claiborne, MD tap water?
One contaminant in Claiborne, MD's 2024 report sits at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (1.2× 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 Claiborne, MD tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Arsenic, at 1.2× 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 Claiborne, 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 Claiborne, 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.