Public water system · MD0080062
ActiveBenedict
Community water system in Charles County, Maryland, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
376
Service connections
85
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
Benedict: frequently asked questions
Is Benedict's water safe to drink?
Benedict is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MD state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Benedict?
Benedict (PWSID MD0080062) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MD state drinking water program.
How many people does Benedict serve?
Benedict reports serving 376 people through 85 service connections in Charles County, Maryland.
Where does Benedict get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Charles County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf - Charles County Dpw | Charles | 84,296 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Town of La Plata | Charles | 11,535 | Community | Groundwater |
| Bryans Road | Charles | 6,260 | Community | Groundwater |
| Town of Indian Head | Charles | 4,100 | Community | Groundwater |
| Naval Support Facility, Indian Head | Charles | 3,321 | Community | Groundwater |
| Potomac Heights | Charles | 1,800 | Community | Groundwater |