Is Annapolis tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Annapolis's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
4.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Annapolis

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Annapolis

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Annapolis
Maryland

214,012,140,221,403 · Groundwater and surface water

Annapolis Drinking Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 40,812 residents
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82
Purity Score

Water quality in Annapolis, Maryland is evaluated here using public utility data and independent testing. The report includes a purity score, contaminant breakdown, and tailored filter recommendations.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.6 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
4.5 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Annapolis's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Annapolis tap water is sourced from Groundwater and surface water and treated by City of Annapolis Water Division. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Annapolis Water FAQ

Is Annapolis MD tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Annapolis tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Annapolis MD use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Annapolis uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.4 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Annapolis MD water and what is the TDS level?
Annapolis water hardness is 4.5 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 175 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Annapolis MD drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Annapolis drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Annapolis?
Based on Annapolis's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Annapolis has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Annapolis Water Division CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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