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Water Quality in Baltimore, MD

157 water systems serving 4,912,545 people

City Overview

157
Water Systems
4.9M
People Served
2.9 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: Caution

Average lead detection across Baltimore water systems is 2.9 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 2 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record1304
Health-based violations318
Lead action level violations2
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Baltimore

BALTIMORE CITY-BUREAU WATER SU
Community Water System · PWSID: MD0002208 · Surface Water
1.8M
served
No data
lead
Clean
CITY OF BALTIMORE
Community Water System · PWSID: MD0300002 · Surface Water
1.6M
served
2.7 ppb
lead
BALTIMORE CITY MUNICIPAL WORKS
Community Water System · PWSID: MD0002906 · Surface Water
500.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
BALTIMORE CITY MUNICIPAL WORKS
Community Water System · PWSID: MD0030013 · Surface Water
500.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
ASHBURTON
Community Water System · PWSID: MD0300001 · Purchased Surface Water
500.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
MSA-ORIOLE PARK/NORTH & SOUTH WAREHOUSES
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1300004 · Purchased Surface Water
12.9K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
MSA-M&T STADIUM
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1300005 · Purchased Surface Water
5.1K
served
3.8 ppb
lead
LAKE VILLAGE TOWNHOUSES
Community Water System · PWSID: MD0002206 · Groundwater
2.6K
served
No data
lead
Clean
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1300001 · Purchased Surface Water
2.0K
served
No data
lead
ROYAL FARMS #206
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1021771 · Groundwater
1.5K
served
No data
lead
Clean
SHERWOOD FOREST COMPANY
Community Water System · PWSID: MD0002212 · Surface Water
1.4K
served
No data
lead
Clean
HEREFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1030017 · Groundwater
1.3K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
ROYAL FARMS #135
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1051086 · Groundwater
1.2K
served
No data
lead
Clean
HEREFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1030018 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
3.0 ppb
lead
ROYAL FARMS #185
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1031406 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
ROYAL FARMS STORE
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1131096 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1300008 · Purchased Surface Water
950
served
1.3 ppb
lead
Clean
BAIS YAAKOV SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1030002 · Groundwater
940
served
1.1 ppb
lead
ROYAL FARMS #113
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1061317 · Groundwater
900
served
No data
lead
Clean
MOUNT WASHINGTON PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: MD1300007 · Purchased Surface Water
870
served
0.0 ppb
lead
Clean

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baltimore tap water safe to drink?

Baltimore tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.

What is the water quality in Baltimore, Maryland?

Baltimore has 157 public water systems serving approximately 4,912,545 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 2.9 ppb. There are 1304 total violations on record.

Does Baltimore have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 2.9 ppb across Baltimore's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 2 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Baltimore?

157 public water systems are registered in Baltimore, Maryland with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 4,912,545 people.

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