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TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD

PWS ID: MD0060003 · HAMPSTEAD, Maryland 21074

TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD serves 6,600 people in HAMPSTEAD, Maryland using Groundwater water sources. It has 21 recorded EPA violations, including 8 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (8 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD

TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 6,600 residents in HAMPSTEAD, Maryland (Carroll County) through 2,184 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 21 total violations for this system , of which 8 (38%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 11 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2015.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Nitrate, recorded in 8 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 8 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 0.0173 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Maryland, EPA tracks 3,215 public water systems serving 6,070,211 people, with 60,496 cumulative violations and 18,132 health-based violations on record. About 80% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 18.8 violations. TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD's 21 violations sit above the Maryland average. Statewide, 50 of 83 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (60.2%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

8 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
6,600
Total Violations
21
Health-Based Violations
8
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,184
County
Carroll
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
8
Monitoring Violations
11
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Nitrate MCL 8 2003
TTHM MR 4 2010
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 2010
Fluoride MR 3 2015

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 77 of 600 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
ADONA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/16/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/16/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 8/16/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 8/16/2023 0.0059 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFMPA 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/16/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/16/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/16/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/16/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 8/16/2023 0.0059 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFDoA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/16/2023 0.0078 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFOS 8/16/2023 0.0057 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFNA 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/16/2023 0.0034 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFHpA 8/16/2023 0.0035 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFBS 8/16/2023 0.0063 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFBA 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 8/16/2023 0.0091 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFHxA 8/16/2023 0.0056 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFDoA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 8/16/2023 0.0053 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFOS 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 8/16/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 8/16/2023 0.0030 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
NFDHA 8/16/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 8/16/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 8/16/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 8/16/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/16/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 8/16/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/16/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/16/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID MD0060003 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Maryland Drinking Water Authority

Maryland's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find MD regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2015 Fluoride MR 3 SDWIS / MD0060003 / 1025
2010 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / MD0060003 / 2950
2010 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 SDWIS / MD0060003 / 2456
2003 Nitrate MCL 8 SDWIS / MD0060003 / 1040

How TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD Maryland avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 21 18.8 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 8 5.6 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 8 compounds 60.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 6,600 1,888 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 3,215 regulated public water systems in Maryland.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD water safe to drink? ▼
TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD (PWS ID: MD0060003) has 21 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 8 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 6,600 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD serve? ▼
TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD serves 6,600 people in HAMPSTEAD, Maryland. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 2,184 service connections.
What type of violations does TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD have? ▼
TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD has 21 total violations: 8 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 11 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 8 PFAS compounds in TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD's water supply: PFPeA, PFHxA, PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD use? ▼
TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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