Drinking water quality · 2024
What's in Gramercy, MD tap water
4 contaminants were measured in the Gramercy, 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
- 4
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Copper
- Service area
- MD
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Gramercy, MD's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 2 sources.
Source
- KOINONIA 2, WOODS WELL BA038932
- KOINONIA 1, ORCHARD WELL BA816633
Treatment
- WTP 2 WOODS WELL 2
- ORCHARD WTP - WELL 1
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-based6 violations on record · most recent Sep 2007resolved
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Oct 2024resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 1.69 mg/L90th percentile90TH Percentile: 90% of your water utility levels were less than | 1.3 mg/LAction level | At or above the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.008 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.014 mg/LMaximumSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.6 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
People also ask about Gramercy, MD's water
+Is Gramercy, MD tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Gramercy, MD water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Copper. 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 Gramercy, MD tap water?
4 contaminants were measured in Gramercy, MD's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals and radionuclides. 4 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 Gramercy, MD tap water?
One contaminant in Gramercy, MD's 2024 report sits at or above the federal limit: Copper (1.3× 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 Gramercy, MD tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Copper, at 1.3× 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 Gramercy, 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 Gramercy, 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.