A93/100
CITY OF BOWIE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 25,000 people · Maryland
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MD0160002
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – December 20, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – December 20, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 CITY OF BOWIE
Is CITY OF BOWIE water safe to drink?
CITY OF BOWIE water receives a grade of A (93/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF BOWIE detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BOWIE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF BOWIE have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF BOWIE has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, RPT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF BOWIE serve?
CITY OF BOWIE serves approximately 25,000 people, Maryland.
What type of water does CITY OF BOWIE provide?
CITY OF BOWIE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MD0160002.
How does CITY OF BOWIE compare to other utilities in Maryland?
CITY OF BOWIE scores 93/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Maryland state page for a full comparison of water systems.