B78/100
CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,190 people · Maryland
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MD0040018
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 429.11 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST)
Is CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) water safe to drink?
CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 27 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) detected?
27 contaminants were tested in CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST)'s water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) serve?
CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) serves approximately 1,190 people, Maryland.
What type of water does CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) provide?
CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MD0040018.
How does CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) compare to other utilities in Maryland?
CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST) scores 78/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Maryland state page for a full comparison of water systems.