Overview
Legal does not necessarily equal safe.
- Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
- Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
- The best way to ensure clean tap water is to keep pollution out of source water in the first place.
AquaPura's analysis shows 11 contaminant(s) detected in New Design - Frederick County's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
Bromodichloromethane
0.06 ppb
Chloroform
0.4 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)*
0.02 ppb
Dibromochloromethane
0.1 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
0.1 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)*
0.06 ppb
0.14 ppb
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
0.15 ppb
Radium, combined (-226 and -228)
0.05 ppb
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| Contaminant | Activated Carbon | Reverse Osmosis | Ion Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminants Above Health Guidelines | |||
| Bromochloroacetic acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromochloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromodichloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromoform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chloroform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chromium (hexavalent)* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dibromochloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9)* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nitrate and nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| Barium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bromomethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chlorate* | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Chloroethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Fluoride | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Manganese | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strontium* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
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