TOWN OF BETTERTON
Maryland — Community Water System — PWSID: MD0140001
System Information
| PWSID | MD0140001 |
| System Name | TOWN OF BETTERTON |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Ground Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 03 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Jan 21, 1982 |
| Last Reported | Dec 3, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Maryland |
| City | BETTERTON |
| ZIP Code | 21610 |
| Address | P.O. BOX 339 |
| Organization | SUTTON, DONALD |
| Phone | 410-348-5522 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 481 |
| Service Connections | 284 |
Drinking Water Violations (9)
This water system has 9 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, 2018 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Apr 3, 2018 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2018 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Apr 3, 2018 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2015 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2015 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Nov 30, 2015 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Apr 1, 2015 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 9, 2017 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 31, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 1997 | Mar 6, 2000 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Archived | Mar 6, 2000 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 1997 | Mar 6, 2000 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Archived | Mar 6, 2000 | Lead and Copper 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.