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EPA records for EASTON UTILITIES • Updated October 2026
Grade A — based on EPA compliance records, lead testing and PFAS monitoring
EASTON UTILITIES has a clean recent record: no health-based violations in the last five years and no lead, PFAS or historical monitoring result that costs it more than a few points.
Yes — by EPA's records Easton, MD tap water is safe to drink and earns an A. The grade rests on no health-based EPA violations in the last five years and lead at 2.1 ppb (90th percentile, 2023) against the 15 ppb action level. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
Yes — by EPA's records Easton, MD tap water is safe to drink and earns an A. The grade rests on no health-based EPA violations in the last five years and lead at 2.1 ppb (90th percentile, 2023) against the 15 ppb action level. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
EASTON UTILITIES's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2021-01-01 to 2023-12-31) was 2.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
No. None of the 232 UCMR5 PFAS results for EASTON UTILITIES (2023-01-25 to 2023-08-01) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
EASTON UTILITIES has 1 violation on file since 2016: 0 health-based in the last five years and 0 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
EASTON UTILITIES reports groundwater as its primary source and serves about 17,357 people (EPA PWSID MD0200003).
Not on the strength of EPA's data for EASTON UTILITIES. A filter still helps with taste and with lead from your own plumbing, which no city-level test can measure.
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EASTON UTILITIES · SDWIS records since 2016 · 5-year window starts 2021-09-13
EPA records no health-based violations for this system in the last five years.
| Violation | Category | Compliance period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring, RegularNitrate | Monitoring & reporting | 2017-01-01 → 2017-12-31 | Resolvedreturned 2017-12-31 |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-13)
EPA Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported by EASTON UTILITIES
Well below the 15 ppb action level. In the most recent monitoring period on file (2021-01-01 to 2023-12-31), 90% of the homes EASTON UTILITIES sampled had lead at or below 2.1 ppb.
EPA's action level is 15 ppb (dropping to 10 ppb under the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements). There is no safe level of lead; the 90th-percentile figure describes the system, not your tap — homes with lead service lines or pre-1986 plumbing can be higher.
| Monitoring period | Lead 90th percentile | vs 15 ppb action level |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-01 → 2023-12-31 | 2.1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2018-01-01 → 2020-12-31 | 1.1 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2015-01-01 → 2017-12-31 | -5 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2012-01-01 → 2014-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2009-01-01 → 2011-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 2006-01-01 → 2008-12-31 | 5 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2003-01-01 → 2005-12-31 | 5 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 2000-01-01 → 2002-12-31 | 7 ppb | Below the action level, but detectable |
| 1997-01-01 → 1999-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1996-01-01 → 1996-12-31 | 2 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1995-01-01 → 1995-12-31 | 2 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
| 1994-01-01 → 1994-12-31 | 0 ppb | Well below the 15 ppb action level |
Source: ECHO SDWA bulk download (SDWA_LCR_SAMPLES.csv, SDWIS 2026Q2, file dated 2026-07-09, fetched 2026-09-13)
EPA UCMR5 monitoring, 2023-01-25 to 2023-08-01 · 232 PFAS results at entry points to the distribution system
No PFAS detected. None of the 232 UCMR5 PFAS results for EASTON UTILITIES were at or above the method reporting limit. Reporting limits are about 3–5 ppt, so “not detected” means below that threshold — not proven zero.
| Compound | Detects / samples | Max (ppt) | Reporting limit | EPA MCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0 / 8 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFOS | 0 / 8 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 4 ppt |
| PFHxS | 0 / 8 | < 3 | 3 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFNA | 0 / 8 | < 4 | 4 ppt | 10 ppt |
| HFPO-DA | 0 / 8 | < 5 | 5 ppt | 10 ppt |
| PFBS | 0 / 8 | < 3 | 3 ppt | hazard index only |
“< 4 ppt” means below the laboratory reporting limit, not zero. ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). Results are for finished water leaving the treatment plant.
Lithium (also monitored under UCMR5, not a PFAS): detected in 2 of 8 samples, max 9.8 µg/L. There is no federal limit for lithium.
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Source: UCMR5 occurrence data, EPA Data Summary July 2026 (UCMR5_All.txt)
EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance samples for EASTON UTILITIES · finished water only · dated data, released 2024
These are the regulated-contaminant samples EASTON UTILITIES reported to its state between 2012 and 2019 — the most recent nationwide sample-level dataset EPA has published. Every scored contaminant stayed within its Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and averaged below 80% of the limit. Treat this as history, not today's tap water.
| Contaminant | Samples | Average | Max | EPA limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 131 detects | 0.385 µg/L | 5 µg/L | 10 µg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Nitrate (as N) | 382 detects | 0.057 mg/L | 1.08 mg/L | 10 mg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Fluoride | 3027 detects | 1.904 mg/L | 3.96 mg/L | 4 mg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Chromium (total) | 132 detects | 0.254 µg/L | 2.4 µg/L | 100 µg/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Radium-226/228 | 32 detects | 0.833 pCi/L | 1.4 pCi/L | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Gross alpha | 91 detects | 0.244 pCi/L | 2.2 pCi/L | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within MCL |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 11097 detects | 3.69 µg/L | 16.05 µg/L | 80 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | 11031 detects | 0.535 µg/L | 3.7 µg/L | 60 µg/LMCL (LRAA) | Within MCL |
Averages count non-detects as zero. TTHM and HAA5 limits are locational running annual averages, so a single high sample is not a violation — we grade those on the average only. Lead and copper rows are individual tap samples and are shown for context; compliance (and our score) uses the 90th-percentile result above. LRAA = locational running annual average; ND = not detected.
Source: SYR4 Six-Year Review compliance monitoring data 2012–2019 (released 2024-03)
EASTON UTILITIES · 8,338 service lines inventoried · Q2 2026 snapshot
EASTON UTILITIES reports no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,074 lines (37%) have not yet been verified, so lead cannot be ruled out for those homes. Utilities must keep investigating unknown lines under EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.
Source: EPA SDWIS Service Line Inventory (Q2 2026) · PWS ID MD0200003 · See all Maryland lead service lines. We may earn a commission from filters and test kits, at no extra cost to you.
Groundwater systems draw from wells; naturally occurring arsenic, nitrate, radium and uranium are the readings to watch, along with PFAS near industrial or military sites.
How to test your tap water and the treatment options that actually fit Easton homes
The most reliable way to know what is actually coming out of your tap is a certified mail-in lab test. City-wide EPA data (like the report above) reflects the water leaving the treatment plant, but contaminants such as lead and copper can be picked up from your own service line and household plumbing — so the water at your Easton faucet can differ from the system average. A state-certified lab measures dozens of contaminants at once with results you can trust; you can also find one near you through the EPA's certified-lab list at epa.gov/dwlabcert. Hardware-store test strips are cheaper and instant, but they only screen for a few basics (chlorine, hardness, pH, and a rough lead pass/fail) and are far less accurate — treat them as a first look, not a diagnosis.
Match the treatment to what your test finds. Reverse osmosis (RO) removes the widest range of contaminants — lead, arsenic, nitrate, PFAS, and dissolved solids — which makes an under-sink reverse osmosis system the most thorough choice for Easton households with heavy-metal or PFAS concerns. If your main issue is taste, odor, or chlorine, an activated carbon filter (pitcher, faucet, or under-sink) is simpler and cheaper and handles chlorine and many organic compounds well, though carbon alone does not remove arsenic, nitrate, or most PFAS. NSF-certified pitchers rated for lead reduction are the easiest way to start today while you decide on a permanent setup.
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What Easton residents measured at their own tap (ZIPs 21601). All reader results →
Reader submissions are unverified and shown separately from EPA data. They reflect one tap on one day, not the utility's compliance record.
No reader results for Easton yet - yours would be the first. A hardness or TDS number from a $10 strip kit is enough to start the map.
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Easton ranks #1 of 15 graded Maryland cities.
Yes — by EPA's records Easton, MD tap water is safe to drink and earns an A. The grade rests on no health-based EPA violations in the last five years and lead at 2.1 ppb (90th percentile, 2023) against the 15 ppb action level. Lead from your own service line or plumbing is the main risk city-level data cannot see, so homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
EASTON UTILITIES's most recent Lead and Copper Rule result (2021-01-01 to 2023-12-31) was 2.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, below EPA's 15 ppb action level. Because lead usually comes from service lines and household plumbing, homes built before 1986 should still test at the tap.
No. None of the 232 UCMR5 PFAS results for EASTON UTILITIES (2023-01-25 to 2023-08-01) were at or above the reporting limit of roughly 3–5 ppt.
EASTON UTILITIES has 1 violation on file since 2016: 0 health-based in the last five years and 0 monitoring or reporting violations in that window. Monitoring violations are paperwork lapses, not measured contamination.
EASTON UTILITIES reports groundwater as its primary source and serves about 17,357 people (EPA PWSID MD0200003).
Not on the strength of EPA's data for EASTON UTILITIES. A filter still helps with taste and with lead from your own plumbing, which no city-level test can measure.
Even with good water quality, a filter removes trace contaminants and improves taste.
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