Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
GLEN BURNIE-BROADNECK
GLEN BURNIE-BROADNECK delivers tap water graded A (89/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 290,606 residents in MILLERSVILLE, Maryland using groundwater. The most significant water quality concerns are: Radium, combined (-226 and -228) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 443-790-5373.
Is MILLERSVILLE tap water safe to drink?
GLEN BURNIE-BROADNECK delivers tap water that earns a grade of A (89/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — an excellent rating reflecting minimal contamination and full compliance with health guidelines.
The utility serves 290,606 residents in MILLERSVILLE, drawing from groundwater.
Public testing data identifies 3 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Radium, combined (-226 and -228), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Chromium (hexavalent). 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.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for GLEN BURNIE-BROADNECK.
Radium, combined (-226 and -228) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernRadium, combined (-226 and -228) detected at 1.8 pCi/L, 36x above the EWG health guideline of 0.05 pCi/L.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 0.992 ppb, 17x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for MILLERSVILLE
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Reverse Osmosis or water softener
$249-$750RO removes radium effectively; ion-exchange water softeners also reduce radium concentration.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 89/100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) Radiological |
1.8 pCi/L | 0.05 | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | 36× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
0.992 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 17× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0388 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.9× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
163.6 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
60.0 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
5.96 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Cobalt Other |
1.81 ppb | 70.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.469 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane Volatile organic compound |
0.00592 ppb | 3.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0389 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (total) Heavy metal |
3.3 ppb | — | 100.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.61 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.
GLEN BURNIE-BROADNECK service area
This water system serves 1 community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Click any city for its dedicated tap water quality page.
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