D28/100
TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,650 people · Maryland
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MD0200006
Violations
37
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
3
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2021 – October 19, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – July 7, 2021Enforcement: 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 TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS
Is TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS water safe to drink?
TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS water receives a grade of D (28/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS have any EPA violations?
Yes, TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS serve?
TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS serves approximately 2,650 people, Maryland.
What type of water does TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS provide?
TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MD0200006.
How does TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS compare to other utilities in Maryland?
TOWN OF ST. MICHAELS scores 28/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Maryland state page for a full comparison of water systems.