B79/100
TOWN OF LA PLATA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,535 people · Maryland
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MD0080025
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
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 TOWN OF LA PLATA
Is TOWN OF LA PLATA water safe to drink?
TOWN OF LA PLATA water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has TOWN OF LA PLATA detected?
31 contaminants were tested in TOWN OF LA PLATA's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does TOWN OF LA PLATA have any EPA violations?
Yes, TOWN OF LA PLATA has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include MCL, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does TOWN OF LA PLATA serve?
TOWN OF LA PLATA serves approximately 11,535 people, Maryland.
What type of water does TOWN OF LA PLATA provide?
TOWN OF LA PLATA sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MD0080025.
How does TOWN OF LA PLATA compare to other utilities in Maryland?
TOWN OF LA PLATA scores 79/100 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.