Public water system · MD0100011
ActiveFort Detrick
Community water system in Frederick County, Maryland, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
7,900
Service connections
644
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | 03 | 2959 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | 03 | 2020 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-10-01 | 46 | 2920 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2011-01-01 | 03 | 2067 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-01-01 | 03 | 2065 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-01-01 | 03 | 2005 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-01-01 | 03 | 2959 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-09-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
Fort Detrick: frequently asked questions
Is Fort Detrick's water safe to drink?
Fort Detrick 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 Fort Detrick?
Fort Detrick (PWSID MD0100011) is a federal government-owned community water system, regulated by the MD state drinking water program.
How many people does Fort Detrick serve?
Fort Detrick reports serving 7,900 people through 644 service connections in Frederick County, Maryland.
Where does Fort Detrick get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Frederick County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Design - Frederick County | Frederick | 74,911 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Frederick | Frederick | 54,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Frederick Water | Frederick | 46,206 | Community | Surface water |
| Town of Walkersville | Frederick | 8,440 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| City of Brunswick | Frederick | 7,312 | Community | Surface water |
| Town of Thurmont | Frederick | 6,200 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |