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NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

PWS ID: MD1100052 · FREDERICK, Maryland 21703

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL serves 200 people in FREDERICK, Maryland using Groundwater water sources. It has 88 recorded EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (8 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is a private-owned non-transient non-community water system that delivers drinking water to 200 residents in FREDERICK, Maryland (Frederick County) through 4 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 88 total violations for this system , of which 3 (3%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 85 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2021.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 25 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 8 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 14.2 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. NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL's 88 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
200
Total Violations
88
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
4
County
Frederick
School/Daycare
Yes
MCL Violations
3
Monitoring Violations
85
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 25 2014
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 7 2021
Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 2018
Chromium MR 4 2020
Nickel MR 4 2020
Beryllium, Total MR 4 2020
Arsenic MR 4 2020
Nitrate MR 4 1997
Chlorine MR 4 2013
Mercury MR 4 2020
Antimony, Total MR 4 2020
Barium MR 4 2020
Thallium, Total MR 4 2020
Selenium MR 4 2020
Cadmium MR 4 2020
Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 2007

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 16 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFUnA 6/13/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/13/2023 0.0088 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFDoA 6/13/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/13/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 6/13/2023 0.0071 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFHpS 6/13/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/13/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/13/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 6/13/2023 0.0120 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFMBA 6/13/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 6/13/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 6/13/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/13/2023 0.0093 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFMPA 6/13/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 6/13/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 6/13/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 6/13/2023 14.2000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFHxS 6/13/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 6/13/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/13/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/13/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 6/13/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/13/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 6/13/2023 0.0063 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
6:2 FTS 6/13/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/13/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/13/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 6/13/2023 0.0069 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFHpA 6/13/2023 0.0063 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/13/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 12/6/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 12/6/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 12/6/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 12/6/2023 0.0108 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
6:2 FTS 12/6/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 12/6/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 12/6/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 12/6/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 12/6/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 12/6/2023 0.0240 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFMBA 12/6/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 12/6/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 12/6/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 12/6/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 12/6/2023 0.0092 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFBS 12/6/2023 0.0143 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 12/6/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 12/6/2023 9.2800 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFDA 12/6/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 12/6/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 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 NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.

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 MD1100052 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
2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 7 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 8000
2020 Chromium MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 1020
2020 Nickel MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 1036
2020 Beryllium, Total MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 1075
2020 Arsenic MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 1005
2020 Mercury MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 1035
2020 Antimony, Total MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 1074
2020 Barium MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 1010
2020 Thallium, Total MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 1085
2020 Selenium MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 1045
2020 Cadmium MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 1015
2018 Lead and Copper Rule MR 5 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 5000
2014 Coliform (TCR) MR 25 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 3100
2013 Chlorine MR 4 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 0999
2007 Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 SDWIS / MD1100052 / 3100

How NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Compares

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

Metric NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Maryland avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 88 18.8 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 3 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 200 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 NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL water safe to drink? ▼
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (PWS ID: MD1100052) has 88 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 8 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 200 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL serve? ▼
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL serves 200 people in FREDERICK, Maryland. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 4 service connections.
What type of violations does NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL have? ▼
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL has 88 total violations: 3 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 85 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 8 PFAS compounds in NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL's water supply: PFHxA, PFOA, PFPeA, PFOS, lithium, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL use? ▼
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Non-Transient Non-Community Water System, serving the same people for at least 6 months per year.
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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