Public water system · MD0150005
ActiveWashington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Community water system in Montgomery County, Maryland, drawing primarily on surface water. This page covers its drinking water system only; sewer and wastewater service are not part of EPA's drinking water records.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,900,000
Service connections
438,639
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingInitial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu · code 51 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
All 2 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission: frequently asked questions
Is Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission's water safe to drink?
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MD state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission?
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (PWSID MD0150005) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the MD state drinking water program.
How many people does Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission serve?
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission reports serving 1,900,000 people through 438,639 service connections in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Where does Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Montgomery County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Poolesville | Montgomery | 6,005 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Med Ctr | Montgomery | 2,100 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| National Institutes of Health | Montgomery | 1,100 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| Glenstone Foundation | Montgomery | 537 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Dickerson Market | Montgomery | 510 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Darnestown Swim and Raquet Club | Montgomery | 470 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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