Waldorf - Charles County Dpw
Charles County, MD
MD0080049
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.
- ME
Mercury
Mercury is a toxic metal from industrial pollution and fossil fuel burning. It accumulates in fish and can damage the nervous system, especially in children and fetuses.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Barium
| Avg: | 0.276 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Chromium
| Avg: | 0.003 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Combined Chlorine
| Avg: | 1.100 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
| Avg: | 0.900 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Copper
| Avg: | 0.234 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.300 ppm |
Fluoride
| Avg: | 0.960 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 4.000 ppm |
Contaminants tested
Summary
- People Served
- 91.3K
- Surface Water
- Charles County
- Data from 2022-2023
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