Water
WATER
The new facility is an Integrated Membrane System (IMS), one of the first drinking water IMS in the State of Maryland, consisting of pretreatment for protection of membranes, Microfiltration (MF) for turbidity and pathogens removal, Reverse Osmosis (RO) for reduction of Nitrate and hardness, chlorine primary disinfection, UV secondary disinfection, fluoridation and post pH adjustment. The finished water hardness has been very consistent in the 80-100 mg/L since the new plant came online. Water quality meets and surpasses all state and EPA requirements. In order to cost-effectively meet and surpass the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) water quality requirements, typically, 25 to 30 % of the filtrate from the MF is bypassed around the RO to reduce O&M costs and minimize chemical usage for pH adjustments. The current blend ratio is set at 28%, which will result in 90-100 mg/L of hardness and Nitrate levels of 2-4 mg/L, well below EPA maximum standard of 10 mg/L. Since its implementation in 2020, the Water Treatment Plant has been successfully operating without any issues, meeting and surpassing all requirements and expectations.
For Water Emergencies: Dial 301-880-6510.
ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT
2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Information
For an emergency involving a system-wide leak, i.e. you see water pooling or running for no apparent reason, please contact our Water Superintendent, Matt Orndorff – 301-748-9700.
Below you will find public information links regarding the protection of water resources:
- The EPA Water Topics
- Ground Water & Drinking Water Information
- How To Reduce Stormwater Runoff At Your Home
- Stormwater & The Construction Industry Information
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Website
- Make Your Home The Solution To Stormwater Pollution Brochure
- Protecting Water Quality From Urban Runoff Information
- Stormwater Structures & Mosquitoes
- Facts About: Winter Weather, Chemical Deicers, & The Chesapeake Bay
- Facts About: Stormwater Conservation In Your Backyard
- Facts About: Car Washing Fundraisers
- Resource List for Stormwater Management Programs