Town Of Elkton

Cecil County, MD
MD0070011
People Served
15.6K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Cecil County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

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    Cyanide

    Cyanide is a highly toxic chemical from industrial processes like mining and electroplating. It enters water through waste discharge and interferes with cellular oxygen use.

    11.000 ppm
    EPA limit 0.200 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.215 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chromium

Avg:0.009 ppm
Limit:0.100 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.300 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:3.250 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Fluoride

Avg:1.080 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Free Residual Chlorine

Avg:3.180 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm
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