GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS

PWSID: MD0070202 · Elkton, MD · Serves 148 people

Health Violations

GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS has 21 health-based violations out of 21 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
148
Total Violations
21
Health Violations
21
Source Type
Groundwater

GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS (PWSID MD0070202) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 148 people in Elkton, MD, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Maryland drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 21 total violations, with 21 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Lead & Copper Rule, Combined Radium 226/228, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2004–2024.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Maryland state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
MD0070202
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Elkton, MD
Population Served
148
Health Violations
Yes (21)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Lead & Copper Rule 14 14
Combined Radium 226/228 6 6
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (21)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2018
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2018
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2017
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2017
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2014
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2014
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2014
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Apr 1, 2014
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Mar 3, 2014
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Mar 3, 2014
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2014
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jan 1, 2014
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2013
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2013
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2013
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Jul 1, 2013
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Mar 3, 2013
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Mar 3, 2013
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Mar 3, 2010
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS water safe to drink?
GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS has 21 health-based violations out of 21 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS serve?
GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS serves 148 people in Elkton, MD. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS have?
GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS has 21 total violations on record spanning 2004–2024. 21 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in GOLDEN KAY APARTMENTS water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Lead & Copper Rule, Combined Radium 226/228, Gross Alpha.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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