SHARPTOWN, MD · Wicomico County
TOWN OF SHARPTOWN Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
TOWN OF SHARPTOWN 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 SHARPTOWN.
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)
- MD0220005
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 625
- Service connections
- 327
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
TOWN OF SHARPTOWN is one of 246 community water systems in Maryland in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 625 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries between 1988 and 1989, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1989.
None of the 2 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 inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedNitrate
June 12, 1989 – June 11, 1990
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedNitrate
April 1, 1988 – June 30, 1988
Archived
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 1989 – June 11, 1990 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Nitrate | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 1988 – June 30, 1988 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Nitrate | Health-based | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- June 25, 2008Federal Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- May 19, 2008Federal Final Administrative Order issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is TOWN OF SHARPTOWN required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. TOWN OF SHARPTOWN 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 SHARPTOWN’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- TOWN OF SHARPTOWN’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does TOWN OF SHARPTOWN have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for TOWN OF SHARPTOWN.
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
WHITE, WILLIAM
410-883-3767
SHARPTOWN, MD 21861