Water Quality in Ocean City, MD
77 water systems serving 188,153 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Ocean City water systems is 2.2 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 970 |
| Health-based violations | 227 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Ocean City
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocean City tap water safe to drink?
Ocean City 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 Ocean City, Maryland?
Ocean City has 77 public water systems serving approximately 188,153 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 2.2 ppb. There are 970 total violations on record.
Does Ocean City have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 2.2 ppb across Ocean City's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Ocean City?
77 public water systems are registered in Ocean City, Maryland with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 188,153 people.