Water Quality: Oakland, MD
7 water systems • 6,474 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Oakland is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 6,474 people, and has 17 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Oakland's violation count is 53% below the national average for Maryland. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Oakland
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK | MD0110007 | Groundwater | 3,000 | 4 |
| TOWN OF OAKLAND | MD0110008 | Surface Water | 1,850 | 2 |
| TOWN OF FRIENDSVILLE | MD0110004 | Surface Water | 622 | 1 |
| BLOOMINGTON | MD0110002 | Surface Water | 350 | 4 |
| TOWN OF DEER PARK | MD0110021 | Groundwater | 272 | 3 |
| CRELLIN | MD0110003 | Groundwater | 230 | 2 |
| GORMAN | MD0110012 | Groundwater | 150 | 1 |
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.