Severn Tap Water Quality Report
Severn's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Other systems listed for Severn with results above guidelines: LAKE VILLAGE TOWNHOMES (2 above guidelines), THE PROVINCES (2 above guidelines), BOONES MOBILE ESTATES (1 above guidelines)
People Served
5,447
Health-based violations since 2020
0
SEVERN WATER COMPANY. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jul 2025 · SEVERN WATER COMPANY
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Severn Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Severn's water has 1 contaminant above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
SEVERN WATER COMPANY, Severn's water system, serves 5,447 people. 5 other systems are listed for Severn. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to SEVERN WATER COMPANY's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for SEVERN WATER COMPANY is from Jul 2025.
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Severn Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Severn, MD
We read Severn, MD’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs and 2 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 61 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Severn's water
The 5 largest of the 6 water systems serving Severn, by population served.
SEVERN WATER COMPANY
PWSID MD0020027
SEVERN WATER COMPANY reported no detectable fluoride.
THE PROVINCES
PWSID MD0020029
THE PROVINCES reported 0.731 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
LAKE VILLAGE TOWNHOMES
PWSID MD0020019
LAKE VILLAGE TOWNHOMES reported no detectable fluoride.
BOONES MOBILE ESTATES
PWSID MD0020231
BOONES MOBILE ESTATES reported 0.16 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
TEBBSTON ON MAGOTHY
PWSID MD0020059
TEBBSTON ON MAGOTHY reported no detectable fluoride.
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Recommended Water Filters for Severn
Based on Severn's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO401
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO301
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
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What Severn's water readings can explain
We publish a city-level hardness figure for Severn, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Severn? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Anne Arundel County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Severn
Severn's tap water measures 1.6 grains per gallon (26.9 mg/L) — soft on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for 1.6 gpg water in Severn — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Maryland as a whole, read water softener cost in Maryland — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Severn Tap Water
Severn's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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