POTOMAC HEIGHTS
Maryland — Community Water System — PWSID: MD0080038
System Information
| PWSID | MD0080038 |
| System Name | POTOMAC HEIGHTS |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Ground Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Private |
| EPA Region | 03 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Jan 21, 1982 |
| Last Reported | Dec 3, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Maryland |
| City | INDIAN HEAD |
| ZIP Code | 20640 |
| Address | 200 Cedar Lane |
| Organization | MOODY, STEPHANIE |
| Phone | 301-743-3031 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 1,800 |
| Service Connections | 484 |
Drinking Water Violations (38)
This water system has 38 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1996 | Apr 12, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Apr 12, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 1996 | Apr 12, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Apr 12, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 1996 | Apr 12, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Apr 12, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Mar 11, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Mar 11, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Mar 11, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Mar 11, 1996 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Cadmium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.005 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Nickel | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Thallium, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.002 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Thallium, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.002 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Thallium, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.002 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Selenium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.05 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Selenium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.05 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Cadmium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.005 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Antimony, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.006 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Barium | MR | No | Yes | — | 2 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Barium | MR | No | Yes | — | 2 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrite | MR | No | Yes | — | 1 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrite | MR | No | Yes | — | 1 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Nickel | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Beryllium, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.004 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Beryllium, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.004 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Antimony, Total | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.006 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Mercury | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.002 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Mercury | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.002 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Chromium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.1 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Chromium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.1 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1993 | Dec 31, 1995 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Aug 1, 1991 | Aug 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1991 | Aug 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1991 | Jul 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1991 | Jul 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.