TOWN OF OCEAN CITY Water Quality Report
Population
30,000
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 9
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
9 violations in the past 5 years, including 1 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- MD0230003
- Population Served
- 30,000
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Maryland
- EPA Region
- 3
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 5200 | ✕ Health-Based | 3 |
| Fluoride | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 6 |
Violation History
2025
1
2024
2
2022
6
Total violations on record: 9
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: Fluoride
Water Distiller
Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation
Removes: Fluoride
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
9violations total
32% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 4× the national average.