ZIP Code 21921
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
9
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
583%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 583% of limit
Detected: 23.30 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 178% of limit
Detected: 7.10 ppt
TOWN OF ELKTON
MD0070011 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
Maryland
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 23.30ppt | 583% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 7.10ppt | 178% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.40ppt | 44% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 14.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 12.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 12.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 8.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
TOWN OF NORTH EAST
MD0070016 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Maryland
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 12.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 21921 is served by 2 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.