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Frederick's Water Meets All Standards in 2025
24 Jul
Summary
- Frederick's drinking water met all federal safety standards in 2025.
- The city has maintained a consistent record of no contaminant violations.
- A new report format aims to make water quality information more accessible.
In 2025, Frederick's drinking water successfully met all federal safety standards, with no contaminant-level violations reported. This achievement continues a multi-year record of compliance, as detailed in the city's latest annual water quality report. City officials emphasized that all regulated contaminants were tested below federal limits.
The report itself has been redesigned for better readability and visual appeal, now available in both English and Spanish to ensure accessibility for all residents. Officials observed a slight increase in daily water production, averaging 6.37 million gallons, reflecting the city's population growth and rising water demand.
Frederick's reliance on the Potomac River as a supplementary water source also increased to 8% in 2025. The city continues to monitor per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with detected levels remaining below federal action requirements. Infrastructure upgrades at water treatment plants are ongoing to ensure long-term supply reliability.
