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Failing Water Quality

Elkton, MD 21921

Cecil County · Population served: 30,925

Water Systems Serving This Area

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TOWN OF ELKTON
Surface water · Pop. 15,625
PWSID: MD0070011
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CHERRY HILL WATER SYSTEM
Groundwater · Pop. 400
PWSID: MD0070014
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ELKTON WEST
Surface water · Pop. 3,500
PWSID: MD0070015
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TOWN OF NORTH EAST
Surface water · Pop. 8,600
PWSID: MD0070016
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TOWN OF RISING SUN
Surface water · Pop. 2,200
PWSID: MD0070021

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
6.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

9 detected 2 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOA23.3 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFPeA14.4 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFHxA12.8 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFBA12.5 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFBS12.3 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFBA8.6 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFOS7.1 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHpA6.5 pptNo standard—Unregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

40Total (5yr)
23Health-Based
6Major