SMITHSBURG, MD · Washington County
TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Maryland’s official records. Always confirm current status with Maryland before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- MD0210018
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 2,500
- Service connections
- 1,157
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM is one of 246 community water systems in Maryland in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,500 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 1993 and 1997, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1997.
None of the 3 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Surface Water Treatment Rules.
Violation history
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 1997 – June 30, 1997
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
February 1, 1997 – February 28, 1997
ResolvedFailure to Filter (SWTR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 1993 – August 7, 1998
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 1997 – June 30, 1997 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 1997 – February 28, 1997 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 1993 – August 7, 1998 | Failure to Filter (SWTR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- November 16, 2007Federal issued Formal Notice of Violation1 linked violation
- November 16, 2007Federal Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 1, 1998Federal Compliance achieved59 linked violations
- August 21, 1998State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 7, 1998State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 24, 1998Federal Final Administrative Order issued25 linked violations
- December 1, 1997Federal issued Formal Notice of Violation13 linked violations
Common questions
Is TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
BRANDT, BRIAN
301-824-7234
SMITHSBURG, MD 21783