Maryland · ZIP 21042 · EPA PA3060113

Is this in Ellicott City's water?

Irish Creek MHP · serves 90 people · groundwater · 50 connections
144
violations on the federal EPA record
3
health-based — a protective limit exceeded
90
people drink this water every day

This system has 3 health-based violations on the EPA record — involving Coliform bacteria, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead & Copper Rule. A limit meant to protect health, exceeded.

Coliform bacteria

The Revised Total Coliform Rule tracks coliform bacteria — an indicator that disease-causing organisms could be getting into the water.

Read the rule → EPA · Coliform Rule
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Haloacetic acids are disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine treats water; five are federally capped as a group.

Read the rule → EPA · Disinfection Byproducts Rules
Lead & Copper Rule

The Lead & Copper Rule requires utilities to test water at customer taps for lead and copper — metals that enter water from pipes and plumbing, not the source. Lead harms brain development in children; no level is considered safe.

Read the rule → EPA · Lead & Copper Rule
Radium

Radium is a naturally occurring radioactive element regulated in drinking water because long-term exposure raises cancer risk.

Read the rule → EPA · Radionuclides Rule
Surface Water Treatment

The Surface Water Treatment Rules require utilities using surface water (or groundwater under its influence) to filter and disinfect against microbes like Giardia, Legionella and viruses.

Read the rule → EPA · Surface Water Treatment Rules
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

Total trihalomethanes are cancer-linked byproducts formed when chlorine disinfects water; federal rules cap them and require regular testing.

Read the rule → EPA · Disinfection Byproducts Rules

The federal record.

RECORDother violationSurface Water Treatment2003

A violation on the federal record outside the standard categories.

Surface Water Treatment: The Surface Water Treatment Rules require utilities using surface water (or groundwater under its influence) to filter and disinfect against microbes like Giardia, Legionella and viruses.

Read the rule → EPA · Surface Water Treatment Rules
Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDother violationSurface Water Treatment2010

A violation on the federal record outside the standard categories.

Surface Water Treatment: The Surface Water Treatment Rules require utilities using surface water (or groundwater under its influence) to filter and disinfect against microbes like Giardia, Legionella and viruses.

Read the rule → EPA · Surface Water Treatment Rules
Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reportingLead & Copper Rule2012

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Lead & Copper Rule: The Lead & Copper Rule requires utilities to test water at customer taps for lead and copper — metals that enter water from pipes and plumbing, not the source. Lead harms brain development in children; no level is considered safe.

Read the rule → EPA · Lead & Copper Rule
Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reporting2015

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDother violationColiform bacteria2016

A violation on the federal record outside the standard categories.

Coliform bacteria: The Revised Total Coliform Rule tracks coliform bacteria — an indicator that disease-causing organisms could be getting into the water.

Read the rule → EPA · Coliform Rule
Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reporting2016

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reporting2016

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reporting2016

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reporting2016

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reporting2016

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reporting2016

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reporting2016

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reporting2016

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
RECORDmissed required testing or reporting2016

The utility didn't complete required testing or paperwork on time. The water wasn't necessarily bad — but what isn't measured can't be caught.

Who is responsibleIrish Creek MHP · attn David Branton · 610-451-9155 — the utility is required to answer questions about its record. Ask them about it.Their office: 10045 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City ↗
+ 130 more on the federal record

Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), system PA3060113. “Compliant” means clearing federal limits — many unchanged for ~20 years. Health guidelines from independent scientists are often stricter. Results vary by home, plumbing and date.

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