Crofton-Odenton
Anne Arundel County, MD
MD0020008
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- GR
Gross Beta Particle Activity
Gross Beta Particle Activity measures radioactivity from beta-emitting particles in water. Sources include nuclear facilities and certain minerals. It increases cancer risk.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Barium
| Avg: | 0.035 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Cadmium
| Avg: | 0.571 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 ppb |
Chloroethane
| Avg: | 0.750 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Chloromethane
| Avg: | 1.400 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.690 ppb |
Chromium
| Avg: | 0.004 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
| Avg: | 1.630 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Contaminants tested
Summary
- People Served
- 63K
- Groundwater
- Anne Arundel County
- Data from 2020-2023
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