Water Quality Report · Updated October 07, 2026
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE delivers tap water graded A (88/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 62,234 residents in FORT MEADE, Maryland using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Radium, combined (-226 and -228) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 410-695-5635.
Is FORT MEADE tap water safe to drink?
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE delivers tap water that earns a grade of A (88/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an excellent rating reflecting minimal contamination and full compliance with health guidelines.
The utility serves 62,234 residents in FORT MEADE, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 8 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Radium, combined (-226 and -228), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Bromodichloromethane, Chromium (hexavalent), Chloroform, Chlorate. For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for FORT GEORGE G. MEADE (system ID MD0020012) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Quick actions for FORT MEADE residents
Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for FORT GEORGE G. MEADE.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 12.8 ppb, 85x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Radium, combined (-226 and -228) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernRadium, combined (-226 and -228) detected at 2.4 pCi/L, 48x above the EWG health guideline of 0.05 pCi/L.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 3.55 ppb, 36x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for FORT MEADE
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC or chloroform reduction.
Reverse osmosis certified for radium (NSF/ANSI 58)
$429-$750RO certified for radium 226/228 reduces it; ion-exchange water softeners also reduce radium.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 88/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
12.8 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 85× over |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
2.4 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 48× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
3.55 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 36× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
1.25 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 21× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
0.51 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 8.5× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0375 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.9× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
0.593 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.5× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
272.5 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.3× over |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.75 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Xylenes (total) Volatile organic compound |
0.16 ppb | 1800.0 | 10000.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.00558 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.745 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE service area
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