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Boonsboro, MD Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Boonsboro, MD — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Boonsboro's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Boonsboro - Keedysville PWSID: MD0210002 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points

Lead is 3.26 ppb, 22% of the action level and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points, running as high as 1.48 times the limit.

B

Boonsboro earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 3.26 ppb — 22% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points
3 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Boonsboro's lead level vs. all Maryland community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 3.26 ppb — 22% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 21% of Maryland utilities
Population Served
3695
~1541 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
3 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
22% of EPA action level
3.26 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 3.26 ppb, 22% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2021 Resolved
Fluoride MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2020–2022 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

3 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Boonsboro - Keedysville
PWSID MD0210002
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 3,695
Service connections 1,541
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boonsboro tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points. No violations are currently open. Lead is 3.26 ppb, 22% of the action level.
Does Boonsboro water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 2 sampling points, running as high as 1.48 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Boonsboro? ▼
Boonsboro - Keedysville (PWSID MD0210002). Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-07-09. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Boonsboro Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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