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PWS IDMD0100005
PWS NameCITY OF BRUNSWICK
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?No
Population Served7312
County ServedFrederick

Note


The tables below list all violations that the state reported to EPA for this water system. Health-based violations are listed first, followed by treatment technique, MRDL, monitoring, reporting, and other violations.

Health-based Violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of contaminants or disinfectants, respectively, allowed in drinking water; or of treatment technique (TT) rules, which specify required processes intended to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water. MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment technique rules are all health-based drinking water standards.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Monitoring & reporting Failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as required by SDWA, or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion to the primacy agency or EPA.
Public notification & other Failure to provide notification to the public as required by the Violations of Public Notification Rule and the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and violations of other requirements such as those violations related to variances and exemptions.

PWS Violation


Violations

Violation Category CodeViolation Type DescriptionRule NameContaminant NameViolation IDCompliance Status DescriptionCompliance Period Begin DateCompliance Period End DateIs Health Based Ind
MRFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule16Returned to Compliance01-OCT-2022 - No
MRMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)Surface Water Treatment RuleSurface Water Treatment Rule15Returned to Compliance01-SEP-202230-SEP-2022No
TTPublic EducationLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule3Returned to Compliance30-NOV-2010 - Yes
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM5Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201031-MAR-2010No
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)6Returned to Compliance01-JAN-201031-MAR-2010No
MRMonitoring, RegularNitrate RuleNitrate4Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200931-DEC-2009No
MRWater Quality Parameter M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule2Returned to Compliance01-OCT-200730-SEP-2010No
MRMonitoring, RegularInorganic ChemicalsFluoride1Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200031-DEC-2000No
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Enforcement Actions


Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
1715SIFState Public Notification received16-MAY-2023StatePN Certification was received 5/09/2023. CCR included PN, as well.
1316SOXState Compliance achieved04-NOV-2022StateLate report. RT 2022 report rec'd 11/4/2022 (due 10/10/2022).
92SOXState Compliance achieved06-APR-2011StateENFORCEMENTID :1152010;
83SOXState Compliance achieved06-DEC-2010StateENFORCEMENTID :1151527;
76SOXState Compliance achieved26-AUG-2010StateENFORCEMENTID :1049260; LATE REPORT RECEIVED
65SOXState Compliance achieved26-AUG-2010StateENFORCEMENTID :1049260; LATE REPORT RECEIVED
54SOXState Compliance achieved27-JAN-2010StateENFORCEMENTID :1046960; INCORRECT PLANT # ON ORIGINAL REPORT FRM
21SOXState Compliance achieved11-FEB-2001StateENFORCEMENTID :0125813;
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PWS Facilities


All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
POTOMAC RIVER15386YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
VIRGINIA SPRINGS GU15470YesSpringGround water under the influence of surface waterPermanentInactive
YOURTEE SPRING GU15469YesSpringGround water under the influence of surface waterPermanentActive
POTOMAC RIVER FILTER PLANT15690NoCommon Headers - - Active
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM8651NoDistribution System/Zone - - Active
STORAGE TANK18940NoStorage - - Active
POTOMAC RIVER FILTER PLANT26091NoTreatment Plant - - Active
WTP - YOURTEE SPRING26092NoTreatment Plant - - Active
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PWS Treatment Processes


Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
POTOMAC RIVER FILTER PLANT26091Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
POTOMAC RIVER FILTER PLANT26091pH AdjustmentCorrosion control
POTOMAC RIVER FILTER PLANT26091CoagulationParticulate removal
POTOMAC RIVER FILTER PLANT26091Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
POTOMAC RIVER FILTER PLANT26091FlocculationParticulate removal
POTOMAC RIVER FILTER PLANT26091Activated Carbon, PowderedTaste / odor control
POTOMAC RIVER FILTER PLANT26091PermanganateTaste / odor control
POTOMAC RIVER FILTER PLANT26091Rapid MixParticulate removal
WTP - YOURTEE SPRING26092Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
WTP - YOURTEE SPRING26092Filtration, CartridgeParticulate removal
WTP - YOURTEE SPRING26092Ultraviolet RadiationDisinfection
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For more information on a Water System:
Ask the operators of your water system, contact your primacy agency or file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Drinking water in general: Find out more about your drinking water web site or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). EPA has also prepared a table about various regulated drinking water contaminants.
Tools for accessing EPA drinking water data: Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) Federal Reporting Services and Drinking Water Performance and Results Report.
Research Data: As well as monitoring the levels of drinking water contaminants for which EPA has set standards, EPA, states, and water systems also carry out studies of contaminants that may need to be regulated in the future. For more information about these contaminants, please see the National Contaminant Occurrence Database.