TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN Water Quality Report
Population
3,791
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 6
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
6 violations in the past 5 years, including 1 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- MD0070029
- Population Served
- 3,791
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Maryland
- EPA Region
- 3
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 6 |
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Nitrate | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 5200 | ✕ Health-Based | 2 |
Violation History
2024
4
2023
1
2021
1
2014
1
2012
1
2011
1
2007
1
Total violations on record: 10
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: Nitrate
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
10violations total
36% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Average-sized water system.