TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING

PWSID: MD0210005 · Williamsport, MD · Serves 455 people

Health Violations

TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
455
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING (PWSID MD0210005) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 455 people in Williamsport, MD, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Maryland drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Gross Alpha, Arsenic. Recorded violations span 2003–2024.

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)
MD0210005
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Williamsport, MD
Population Served
455
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha 1 1
Arsenic 1 1

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING water safe to drink?
TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING serve?
TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING serves 455 people in Williamsport, MD. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING have?
TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING has 2 total violations on record spanning 2003–2024. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Gross Alpha, Arsenic.

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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