TOWN OF RISING SUN Water Quality Report
Population
2,200
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 3
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
3 violations in the past 5 years, including 1 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- MD0070021
- Population Served
- 2,200
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Maryland
- EPA Region
- 3
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 8 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Arsenic | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Nitrate | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 5200 | ✕ Health-Based | 2 |
Violation History
2024
2
2021
1
2019
3
2018
3
2017
2
2015
1
2014
1
2013
2
2012
2
2011
1
Total violations on record: 21
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Arsenic, Nitrate
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Distiller
Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation
Removes: Arsenic
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
21violations total
75% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
🏘️ Small community water system.