TOWN OF SNOW HILL Water Quality Report

Population

2,409

people served

Water Source

🏔️ Ground

wells & aquifers

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 8 health-based

System Details

PWSID
MD0230007
Population Served
2,409
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Local Government
State
Maryland
EPA Region
3

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 7000 Monitoring/Reporting1
Nitrate Monitoring/Reporting4
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Health-Based8
Contaminant 5000 Monitoring/Reporting1
Fluoride Monitoring/Reporting2

Violation History

2023
1
2021
2
2020
9
2016
1
2015
2
2011
1

Total violations on record: 16

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, Fluoride

$150–$400

Activated Carbon Filter

Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement

Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

$20–$100

Water Distiller

Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation

Removes: Fluoride

$80–$200

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
16violations total

57% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

🏘️ Small community water system.