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Are There Contaminants In Chestertown, MD Tap Water?
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Additional Information On Chestertown, MD Tap Water
Is Chestertown tap water safe to drink?
Yes. Chestertown’s drinking water meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state drinking water health standards, and the system reports no violations of maximum contaminant levels in the period shown.
Where does Chestertown get its tap water?
Chestertown’s drinking water sources are the Aquia and Magothy aquifers, which are located about 40 to 400 feet below the earth’s surface.
Does Chestertown tap water contain chlorine?
Yes. Chestertown reports chlorine (as Cl2) at 0.7 ppm in 2024 (reported range 0.5–0.7 ppm), which is within the allowable limit (MRDL 4.0 ppm).
Are there disinfection byproducts (TTHMs / HAA5) in Chestertown water?
Yes. Chestertown reports disinfection byproducts within regulatory limits:
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs): 17 ppb, below the MCL of 80 ppb
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5): 3.3 ppb, below the MCL of 60 ppb
Does Chestertown tap water have fluoride?
Yes. Chestertown reports fluoride at 0.6 ppm (2023), which is below the EPA maximum contaminant level of 4.0 ppm.
Does Chestertown water have nitrate?
Yes. Chestertown reports:
- Nitrate (measured as nitrogen): 1.0 ppm
- Nitrate-Nitrite: 1.29 ppm
Both are below the EPA maximum contaminant level of 10 ppm.
What are some other regulated contaminants reported for Chestertown?
Chestertown reports these regulated contaminants within standards, including:
- Barium: 0.13 ppm (MCL 2 ppm)
- Chromium: 4.9 ppb (MCL 100 ppb)
- Dibromochloromethane: 0.004 mg/L (MCL 0.1 mg/L)
- Nickel: 0.0013 mg/L (MCL 0.1 mg/L)
Are radionuclides monitored in Chestertown water?
Yes. Chestertown reports radiological monitoring within regulatory limits, including:
- Beta/photon emitters: 10.9 pCi/L (MCL 50 pCi/L)
- Combined radium 226/228: 2.4 pCi/L (MCL 5 pCi/L)
- Gross alpha (excluding radon and uranium): 3.2 pCi/L (MCL 15 pCi/L)
Is Chestertown tap water hard?
Hardness (calcium/magnesium) isn’t listed in the information provided here. If you’re seeing scale buildup, spotty dishes, or reduced soap lather, a quick in-home test can confirm whether a softener would help.
Is there PFAS in Chestertown tap water?
PFAS results are not listed in the information provided here. PFAS monitoring and reporting depends on the utility’s testing schedule and published updates, so the most current details are typically found in water quality materials or supplemental monitoring notices.
Why are there contaminants in drinking water?
Drinking water (including bottled water) can reasonably be expected to contain small amounts of contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate a health risk. Sources can include naturally occurring minerals, runoff, industrial or domestic discharges, and other environmental factors.
Do I need a water filter or softener in Chestertown?
It depends on what you want to improve. If your main issue is taste or chlorine odor, a carbon filter can help. If you want purified drinking water at the kitchen sink, reverse osmosis is a common option. If hardness is confirmed and you’re seeing scale, a softener can reduce mineral buildup.
Where Can I Get A Local Tap Water Quality Report?
You can access the most recent Chestertown Tap Water Quality Report here.
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We noticed the water tastes cleaner and the chlorine smell is way less noticeable. Install was smooth, and the tech explained everything clearly without trying to upsell us.
We were tired of film on faucets and spots on glassware. After the system went in, the water feels better and cleanup is faster. Scheduling was easy and the crew was on time.
From the first call to the install, everything was straightforward. Drinking water tastes better and we’re using fewer single-use bottles at home.
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