Water Quality: Waldorf, MD
18 water systems • 3,332 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Waldorf is served by 18 public water systems with a combined service population of 3,332 people, and has 160 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Waldorf's violation count is 339% above the national average for Maryland. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
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
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Waldorf
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES COUNTY GARDENS WATER | MD0080008 | Groundwater | 551 | 6 |
| KINGS MANOR - WHITE PLAINS WATER CO, INC | MD0080024 | Groundwater | 372 | 9 |
| CALVERT BEACH - DECATUR STREET | MD0040024 | Groundwater | 350 | 5 |
| POMUNK WATER COMPANY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM | MD0080084 | Groundwater | 340 | 1 |
| WESTERN SHORES | MD0040016 | Groundwater | 200 | 6 |
| RED HILL WATER COMPANY, INC. | MD0080040 | Groundwater | 200 | 5 |
| OAK HILL WATER COMPANY, LLC | MD0080034 | Groundwater | 180 | 10 |
| POMFRET ESTATES - UTILCO, INC. | MD0080037 | Groundwater | 150 | 9 |
| MOUNT PLEASANT WATER CO., INC. | MD0180009 | Groundwater | 150 | 20 |
| PINE HILL WATER COMPANY | MD0080036 | Groundwater | 140 | 5 |
| TRIMAC WATER COMPANY - FOREST PARK | MD0080013 | Groundwater | 139 | 6 |
| POMONKEY WATER COMPANY - FORD HEIGHTS | MD0080012 | Groundwater | 125 | 5 |
| NEWTOWN ESTATES - TIP HILL WATER CO. | MD0080031 | Groundwater | 110 | 7 |
| CALVERT BEACH / FOREST TRAIL | MD0040020 | Groundwater | 100 | 7 |
| BELLEWOOD WATER ASSOCIATION | MD0080006 | Groundwater | 75 | 11 |
| HAWTHORNE WATER SUPPLY, INC | MD0080018 | Groundwater | 60 | 6 |
| WEST WHITE PLAINS | MD0080051 | Groundwater | 50 | 3 |
| THUNDERBIRD APARTMENTS | MD1080029 | Groundwater | 40 | 39 |
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.