Water Quality: Finksburg, MD
2 water systems • 259 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Finksburg is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 259 people, and has 9 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Finksburg's violation count is 75% below the national average for Maryland. Contaminants associated with violations include Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Finksburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK | MD0060217 | Groundwater | 180 | 6 |
| RESERVOIR TRAILER PARK | MD0060213 | Groundwater | 79 | 3 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.