Public water system · MD0140004
ActiveTown of Galena
Community water system in Kent County, Maryland, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
560
Service connections
312
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-17 | 4G | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 2987 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 2981 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 2984 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 2985 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 2976 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 2977 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 2980 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 2380 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 2955 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 2982 | No | Resolved |
Town of Galena: frequently asked questions
Is Town of Galena's water safe to drink?
Town of Galena 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 Town of Galena?
Town of Galena (PWSID MD0140004) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MD state drinking water program.
How many people does Town of Galena serve?
Town of Galena reports serving 560 people through 312 service connections in Kent County, Maryland.
Where does Town of Galena get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Kent County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | Kent | 306,901 | Community | Surface water |
| Kent County Water Authority | Kent | 88,779 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Warwick-City of | Kent | 73,289 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Wyoming | Kent | 72,125 | Community | Surface water |
| Plainfield Township | Kent | 42,271 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Dover Water Department | Kent | 39,491 | Community | Groundwater |