Hagerstown Water Quality

Maryland

Health Violations

The tap water in Hagerstown, Maryland is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 94,933 people. 5 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

6
Water Systems
94,933
Population Served
5
Total Violations
5
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Hagerstown, Maryland is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 94,933 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Hagerstown shows 5 total violations across all 6 systems, of which 5 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 0700, 2950, 0800, 5000. 11 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Maryland drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
CITY OF HAGERSTOWN 92,200 1 Health
LAKESIDE VILLAGE 1,575 0 Clean
MOUNT AETNA 688 0 Clean
SAINT JAMES SCHOOL 200 3 Health
CONCORD ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK 150 1 Health
ELK RIDGE LAKE 120 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
0700 2016-05-01
2950 2015-07-01
0800 2012-09-01
5000 2004-11-30

TRI Facilities in Hagerstown

Facility Total Releases
Holcim(us) Inc. 51.5K lbs
Great Southern Wood - Md Inc. 51.4K lbs
Mack Trucks Inc 8.3K lbs
Phoenix Color LLC 8.0K lbs
Iko Northeast Inc. 9 lbs
Quikrete - Hagerstown Md Plant 0 lbs
Schuster Concrete Ready Mix Llc-Sherman Ave 0 lbs
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC - Hagerstown 0 lbs
Conagra Foods Packaged Foods LLC 0 lbs
Kent Nutrition Group Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hagerstown, Maryland water safe to drink?
Hagerstown is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 94,933 people. 5 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Hagerstown have?
Hagerstown water systems have a total of 5 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 5 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Hagerstown water?
Health-based violations for Hagerstown water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 0700, 2950, 0800, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Hagerstown?
6 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Hagerstown, Maryland, collectively covering approximately 94,933 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Hagerstown get its drinking water?
Hagerstown's water supply comes from 6 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Hagerstown?
Yes, 11 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Hagerstown, Maryland, reporting a combined 119.2K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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