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89-573: The creek rises in the Kemp Mill section of Silver Spring in Montgomery County and joins with Northwest Branch near the city of Hyattsville in Prince George's County . The lower portion of the creek has been channelized . Elevations in the subwatershed range from 450 feet (137 m) above sea level to 35 feet (11 m) at the confluence with Northwest Branch; the average gradient for

178-415: A humid subtropical climate , characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures typically reach the mid-80s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures seldom drop below freezing. The area receives an average of 44 inches of rain annually, surpassing the U.S. average of 38 inches per year. Precipitation is distributed relatively evenly throughout the year, with slightly drier conditions during

267-598: A kollel (Zichron Amram) and a yeshiva gedolah , which offers a bachelor's degree in Talmudic Law through its fully accredited college program, Yeshiva College of the Nation's Capital. Three public schools are also situated in the area, including Northwood High School , Odessa Shannon Middle School (Renamed from Colonel E. Brooke Lee Middle School in July 2021), and Kemp Mill Elementary School. The former Spring Mill Elementary school

356-456: A breakdown or design fault in the sanitation system, or by chemical contaminants. Further examples of contamination include: Examples of chemical contamination include: Most water requires some treatment before use; even water from deep wells or springs. The extent of treatment depends on the source of the water. Appropriate technology options in water treatment include both community-scale and household-scale point-of-use (POU) designs. Only

445-678: A bus shelter located in front of the Young Israel Shomrai Emunah synagogue and on an ice chest outside of the Shalom Kosher grocery store. The fliers used antisemitic slurs, denied the Holocaust , and called for genocide against the Jewish People . In February 2023, Northwood High School's outdoor facilities were closed to the public due to repeated targeting by an unknown hate group with antisemitic fliers. The fliers were found on

534-452: A chronic health risk through buildup of heavy metals although some components like nitrates/nitrites and arsenic can have a more immediate impact. Physical parameters affect the aesthetics and taste of the drinking water and may complicate the removal of microbial pathogens. Pesticides are also potential drinking water contaminants of the category chemical contaminants . Pesticides may be present in drinking water in low concentrations, but

623-559: A component of effective policy for health protection." In 1990, only 76 percent of the global population had access to drinking water. By 2015 that number had increased to 91 percent. In 1990, most countries in Latin America, East and South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa were well below 90%. In Sub-Saharan Africa, where the rates are lowest, household access ranges from 40 to 80 percent. Countries that experience violent conflict can have reductions in drinking water access: One study found that

712-523: A conflict with about 2,500 battle deaths deprives 1.8% of the population of potable water. Typically in developed countries , tap water meets drinking water quality standards , even though only a small proportion is actually consumed or used in food preparation. Other typical uses for tap water include washing, toilets, and irrigation . Greywater may also be used for toilets or irrigation. Its use for irrigation however may be associated with risks. Globally, by 2015, 89% of people had access to water from

801-575: A farmer might plan for 35 U.S. gallons (130 L) per day for a dairy cow , a third of that for a horse , and a tenth of that for a hog . However, relatively few studies have been focused on the drinking behavior of wild animals. According to the World Health Organization's 2017 report, safe drinking water is water that "does not represent any significant risk to health over a lifetime of consumption, including different sensitivities that may occur between life stages". According to

890-421: A few large urban areas such as Christchurch , New Zealand have access to sufficiently pure water of sufficient volume that no treatment of the raw water is required. In emergency situations when conventional treatment systems have been compromised, waterborne pathogens may be killed or inactivated by boiling but this requires abundant sources of fuel, and can be very onerous on consumers, especially where it

979-672: A hiker-biker trail, runs along the creek from Wheaton to the confluence, where it connects with the Anacostia Tributary Trail System . An automobile parkway runs along many parts of the creek in Montgomery County. The Sligo Creek watershed is a highly urbanized area, and as a result the water quality in the creek and tributaries is degraded. In 2002 the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) classified

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1068-407: A hot climate, up to 16 litres (4.2 US gal) a day may be required. About 1 to 2 billion people lack safe drinking water. Water can carry vectors of disease . More people die from unsafe water than from war, then- U.N. secretary-general Ban Ki-moon said in 2010. Developing countries are most affected by unsafe drinking water. Potable water is available in almost all populated areas of

1157-619: A meeting space, a playground , and a dog park . Sligo Creek rises in Kemp Mill, and the hiker-biker trail that runs alongside the creek from Wheaton Regional Park to the Anacostia River passes through the community. There is also a trail for riding horses. Equestrians can board their horses, ride and take lessons. The eastern end of Kemp Mill is bounded by the Northwest Branch Anacostia River , which also flows south to

1246-435: A mix of midcentury split-level homes , 1980s colonials , and ramblers , all set behind sidewalks and grassy front lawns, shaded by oak trees . In 2024, home prices in the neighborhood ranged from $ 480,000 to $ 1.3 million. To the north are Kemp Mill Forest and Springbrook Forest. Kemp Mill Forest, developed in the 1980s using a cluster design , includes both single-family homes and townhouses . Springbrook Forest, one of

1335-777: A negative effect on child development (both physical and cognitive). Sixty million people are estimated to have been poisoned by well water contaminated by excessive fluoride , which dissolved from granite rocks. The effects are particularly evident in the bone deformations of children. Similar or larger problems are anticipated in other countries including China, Uzbekistan, and Ethiopia. Although helpful for dental health in low dosage, fluoride in large amounts interferes with bone formation. Long-term consumption of water with high fluoride concentration (> 1.5 ppm F) can have serious undesirable consequences such as dental fluorosis , enamel mottle and skeletal fluorosis , bone deformities in children. Fluorosis severity depends on how much fluoride

1424-449: A number of synagogues serving Orthodox Jews ( Modern Orthodox , Hasidic , and Yeshivish ) including Young Israel Shomrai Emunah , the Yeshiva of Greater Washington (Tiferes Gedaliah) , Chabad of Silver Spring, Kemp Mill Synagogue, Silver Spring Jewish Center, Kehillas Ohr Hatorah and Minchas Yitzhak. Additionally, there are many smaller Orthodox Jewish minyanim (prayer groups) throughout

1513-474: A post office. A half mile from the Sligo crossroads Colesville Road crosses Sligo Creek. The 1878 Hopkin's atlas of the area around Washington, labels the southern portion of the creek as "Sligers Bra[nch]" (although "Sligo Branch" is used on the atlas' map for Montgomery County). Over the years, Sligo Creek has served many purposes for area residents, including powering grist mills and as a drinking water source. In

1602-451: A report by UNICEF and UNESCO , Finland has the best drinking water quality in the world. Parameters for drinking water quality typically fall within three categories: microbiological, chemical, physical. Microbiological parameters include coliform bacteria , E. coli , and specific pathogenic species of bacteria (such as cholera -causing Vibrio cholerae ), viruses , and protozoan parasites . Originally, fecal contamination

1691-578: A source that is suitable for drinking – called improved water source  – and 71% of the world could access safely managed drinking water that is clean and available on-demand. Estimates suggest that at least 25% of improved sources contain fecal contamination. 1.8 billion people still use an unsafe drinking water source which may be contaminated by feces . This can result in infectious diseases , such as gastroenteritis , cholera , and typhoid , among others. Reduction of waterborne diseases and development of safe water resources

1780-481: A source that is suitable for drinking – called improved water sources . In sub-Saharan Africa , access to potable water ranged from 40% to 80% of the population. Nearly 4.2 billion people worldwide had access to tap water, while another 2.4 billion had access to wells or public taps. By 2015, 5.2 billion people representing 71% of the global population used safely managed drinking water services. As of 2017, 90% of people having access to water from

1869-486: A year. Leakage of untreated and treated water from pipes reduces access to water. Leakage rates of 50% are not uncommon in urban systems. Tap water , delivered by domestic water systems refers to water piped to homes and delivered to a tap or spigot. In the United States, the typical water consumption per capita, at home, is 69.3 US gallons (262 L; 57.7 imp gal) of water per day. Of this, only 1% of

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1958-405: A young Asian man was beaten in nearby Sligo Creek Park by a group of youths and young adults shouting anti-Asian racial slurs. Ten individuals were arrested related to the crime. That same year, there was a spate of antisemitic incidents rumored to be due to skinheads . Swastikas were painted on several vehicles, 40 cars had their windows shot in with BB guns, the graffiti "All Jews Must Die Now"

2047-517: Is WASH - standing for water, sanitation and hygiene . The WHO has investigated which proportion of death and disease worldwide can be attributed to insufficient WASH services. In their analysis they focus on the following four health outcomes: diarrhea , acute respiratory infections , malnutrition , and soil-transmitted Helminthiasis (STHs). These health outcomes are also included as an indicator for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 ("Good Health and Well-being"): Indicator 3.9.2 reports on

2136-419: Is atmospheric water generators . Springs are often used as sources for bottled waters . The most efficient and convenient way to transport and deliver potable water is through pipes. Plumbing can require significant capital investment. Some systems suffer high operating costs. The cost to replace the deteriorating water and sanitation infrastructure of industrialized countries may be as high as $ 200 billion

2225-486: Is commonly referred to by American Jews as a " shtetl ". The population was 13,378 at the 2020 census . Kemp Mill census area consists of multiple subdivisions, including Kemp Mill Estates , Kemp Mill Farms , Kemp Mill Forest , and Springbrook Forest . The community also includes University Towers , with 523 condominium units, and the Warwick , with 393 rental units. The neighborhood has over 1,693 houses. Prior to

2314-427: Is water that is safe for ingestion , either when drunk directly in liquid form or consumed indirectly through food preparation . It is often (but not always) supplied through taps, in which case it is also called tap water . The amount of drinking water required to maintain good health varies, and depends on physical activity level, age, health-related issues, and environmental conditions. For those who work in

2403-462: Is a census-designated place and an unincorporated census area in Montgomery County , Maryland , United States . It is known for its creekside walkways, calm suburban atmosphere, Brookside Gardens , and numerous hiking trails. Home to the largest Orthodox Jewish community on the East Coast between Baltimore and Miami , Kemp Mill hosts more than half a dozen synagogues within its boundaries. It

2492-436: Is a major public health goal in developing countries. In 2017, almost 22 million Americans drank from water systems that were in violation of public health standards, which could contribute to citizens developing water-borne illnesses . Safe drinking water is an environmental health concern. Bottled water is sold for public consumption in most parts of the world. Improved sources are also monitored based on whether water

2581-653: Is available when needed (5.8 billion people), located on premises (5.4 billion), free from contamination (5.4 billion), and within a 30-minute round trip. While improved water sources such as protected piped water are more likely to provide safe and adequate water as they may prevent contact with human excreta, for example, this is not always the case. According to a 2014 study, approximately 25% of improved sources contained fecal contamination. The population in Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe have achieved nearly universal basic drinking water services. Because of

2670-406: Is being formed to serve the needs of elderly and disabled residents. Montgomery County has established the position of Village Coordinator to assist communities with establishing villages. Kemp Mill has a crime rate of 12.24 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, making it safer than 90% of U.S. cities. Violent crime is low, with a rate of 1.56 per 1,000 residents, while property crime, albeit rare,

2759-647: Is called desalination and is used mainly in dry areas with access to large bodies of saltwater. Publicly available treated water has historically been associated with major increases in life expectancy and improved public health . Water disinfection can greatly reduce the risks of waterborne diseases such as typhoid and cholera . Chlorination is currently the most widely used water disinfection method, although chlorine compounds can react with substances in water and produce disinfection by-products (DBP) that pose problems to human health. Local geological conditions affecting groundwater are determining factors for

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2848-427: Is difficult to store boiled water in sterile conditions. Other techniques, such as filtration, chemical disinfection, and exposure to ultraviolet radiation (including solar UV) have been demonstrated in an array of randomized control trials to significantly reduce levels of water-borne disease among users in low-income countries, but these suffer from the same problems as boiling methods. Another type of water treatment

2937-482: Is now the Yeshiva Middle School and an administrative office. Kemp Mill Shopping Center, along with the public amenities of Kemp Mill Urban Park, collectively function as the community's town center. Sidewalks from the neighboring residential developments lead to the shopping center, and a paved trail from Sligo Creek Park also terminates at this central location. The shopping center is the commerce hub of

3026-513: Is present in the water, as well as people's diet and physical activity. Defluoridation methods include membrane-based methods, precipitation, absorption, and electrocoagulation. Natural arsenic contamination of groundwater is a global threat with 140 million people affected in 70 countries globally. Some well-known examples of water quality problems with drinking water supplies include: Water supply can get contaminated by pathogens which may originate from human excreta , for example due to

3115-673: Is slightly more common, at 6.91 per 1,000 residents. The northeast part of Kemp Mill is generally considered the safest, while the southwest has slightly higher crime rates. In comparison to nearby areas, Kemp Mill has a lower crime rate than the majority of neighborhoods, including Four Corners , White Oak , Woodside and Wheaton . This means residents of Kemp Mill experience fewer incidents of both violent and property crimes relative to many surrounding communities. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission 's Kemp Mill Recreation Center offers users baseball diamonds , basketball and tennis courts , an indoor ice-skating rink ,

3204-458: Is to reach large numbers of low-income households on a sustainable basis. Few POU measures have reached significant scale thus far, but efforts to promote and commercially distribute these products to the world's poor have only been under way for a few years. Solar water disinfection is a low-cost method of purifying water that can often be implemented with locally available materials. Unlike methods that rely on firewood , it has low impact on

3293-511: The Civil War , Silver Spring, Maryland (including Kemp Mill) experienced a significant incursion by Confederate forces. As General Jubal Early 's troops spread across the fields and orchards, reactions among the residents varied, with some cheering, and others fleeing to the capital. The Confederate soldiers ransacked properties, including the estate of Montgomery Blair , Lincoln's postmaster general, which they set ablaze. Additionally, Early used

3382-613: The District of Columbia . Less than 15% of the subwatershed is undeveloped, and only 10% is forested. Less than 0.01% of the area is wetlands . From its source to the confluence with the Northwest Branch, the creek crosses through the communities of Silver Spring , Wheaton , Takoma Park , Carole Highlands , Chillum and Hyattsville . In these towns, the banks of the creek are in many stretches maintained as public parkland, with grassy lawns and playing fields. The Sligo Creek Trail ,

3471-631: The European Drinking Water Directive and in the United States, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes standards as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act . China adopted its own drinking water standard GB3838-2002 (Type II) enacted by Ministry of Environmental Protection in 2002. For countries without a legislative or administrative framework for such standards,

3560-560: The Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL), is just a two-minute drive up Arcola Avenue, on the corner of Georgia Avenue . Two private swimming pools, Parkland Pool and Kemp Mill Swim Club, serve the community. Large parks border Kemp Mill on both the east and west sides. A defining feature of Kemp Mill is its abundant open space and greenery. Extensive stretches along both sides of Kemp Mill Road are filled with lush greenery. Northwest Branch Anacostia River lies to

3649-603: The Supreme Court Shelley v Kraemer decision rendered racial covenants legally unenforceable, but African Americans, Jews, and others in the Washington metropolitan area continued to be excluded under the covenants until the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 . In the early 1930s, property owners in the Kemp Mill area began establishing very large lot subdivisions (five-acre lots) in various areas just outside

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3738-532: The United States Census Bureau , the neighborhood has a total area of 2.54 square miles (6.2 km ), nearly all land. Kemp Mill is considered by many of its residents to be part of unincorporated Silver Spring . It is served by the Wheaton Post Office. There is a very large eruv that encompasses Kemp Mill and the other Jewish communities of Silver Spring. Kemp Mill experiences

3827-517: The World Health Organization publishes guidelines on the standards that should be achieved. The World Health Organization considers access to safe drinking-water a basic human right. Contaminated water is estimated to result in more than half a million deaths per year. Contaminated water together with the lack of sanitation was estimated to cause about one percent of disability adjusted life years worldwide in 2010. According to

3916-658: The Yeshiva of Greater Washington , Young Israel Shomrai Emunah , and the Kemp Mill Shopping Center. It provides a playground, basketball court, and meeting place. It includes a large water feature that is traversed by flocks of geese , ducks , and swans . Originally developed in the 1960s, the park was temporarily closed in February 2016 for renovations and reopened in May 2017. Wheaton Library and Recreation Center, commissioned by

4005-478: The Young Israel Shomrai Emunah synagogue relocated from Washington, D.C. In 1989, 25% of the 2,000 families in Kemp Mill were Orthodox Jews. A 2005 Washington Post article stated that half of the community's 10,000 residents were Orthodox Jews. To support their religious practices, Orthodox Jews in Kemp Mill developed tight-knit communities and constructed eruvim, ritual boundaries that allow for

4094-692: The toxicity of the chemical and the extent of human exposure are factors that are used to determine the specific health risk. Perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic compounds used in a large variety of consumer products, such as food packaging , waterproof fabrics, carpeting and cookware. PFAS are known to persist in the environment and are commonly described as persistent organic pollutants . PFAS chemicals have been detected in blood, both humans and animals, worldwide, as well as in food products, water, air and soil. Animal testing studies with PFAS have shown effects on growth and development, and possibly effects on reproduction, thyroid,

4183-567: The "mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, sanitation, and lack of hygiene". Diarrhea is primarily transmitted through fecal–oral routes . In 2011, infectious diarrhea resulted in about 0.7 million deaths in children under five years old and 250 million lost school days. This equates to about 2000 child deaths per day. Children suffering from diarrhea are more vulnerable to become underweight (due to stunted growth ). This makes them more vulnerable to other diseases such as acute respiratory infections and malaria . Chronic diarrhea can have

4272-601: The 1920s. Overlooking the dam and millpond for Sligo Mill on the right bank of Sligo Creek, the Glen Sligo Hotel and Wildwood Amusement Park were built in 1900. The hotel and amusement park ceased operations in 1903. Sligo Creek served as the inspiration and title for "Sligo River Blues", a song by Takoma Park guitarist John Fahey , who popularized the area amongst folk artists. It also inspired "Sligo Creek," an Irish traditional reel composed by an American banjo, mandolin, fiddle and guitar player Danny Noveck, who lived near

4361-941: The Anacostia and is a popular hiking trail to Route 29 Colesville Road or Brookside Gardens. Deer are a frequent sight in the neighborhood, along with red foxes . Numerous bird species nest in the CDP and along the Northwest Branch, including red-shouldered hawks , owls , northern cardinals , blue jays , black rails (endangered) , american robins , northern mockingbirds , sedge wrens (endangered) , baltimore orioles , mourning warblers (endangered) , gray catbirds , carolina chickadees , carolina wrens , white-breasted nuthatches , swainson's warblers (endangered) , tufted titmuoses , loggerhead shrikes (endangered) , and northern flickers . American crows and turkey vultures are also present. Kemp Mill Urban Park sits on 2.7 acres of centrally-located land directly off of Arcola Avenue, wedged between

4450-642: The Friends of Sligo Creek, other species of fish found in Sligo Creek include the American eel , Bluegill , Rosyside dace , Longnose dace , goldfish , creek chub , white sucker , tessellated darter , golden shiner , Eastern blacknose dace , and green sunfish . Non-native introduced species living in Sligo Creek include Faxonius virilis , the virile crayfish. Virile crayfish have been found in Sligo Creek since at least 1997, and are considered invasive. Sligo Creek

4539-890: The Kay Construction Company, the son and son-in-law of real estate developer Abraham S. Kay . At the time of its development, it was located outside of an area of Silver Spring that had been historically closed to Jews. According to the historian David Rotenstein, some Jewish developers in Silver Spring, including the Kays, used anti-Black covenants prior to the Fair Housing Act of 1968 . As he said, "to be sure, Jews were barred from many places, too, but our shared Judaism doesn’t immunize us from racism." However, Rotenstein acknowledged that some Jewish developers also built integrated housing. For example, Morris Milgram began purchasing existing apartments in Silver Spring and integrating them during

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4628-600: The Takoma Park section of the creek (near Washington Adventist University ), the remains of a dam and associated building foundations for the Sligo Creek Waterworks can still be seen. From 1900 to 1930, the waterworks , the earliest public water system in the area, served the city of Takoma Park. The water system was sold to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission in 1919, which abandoned

4717-507: The WHO, the most common diseases linked with poor water quality are cholera , diarrhea , dysentery , hepatitis A , typhoid , and polio . One of the main causes for contaminated drinking water in developing countries is lack of sanitation and poor hygiene. For this reason, the quantification of the burden of disease from consuming contaminated drinking water usually looks at water, sanitation and hygiene aspects together. The acronym for this

4806-739: The arrival of European settlers, the area that is now Kemp Mill was inhabited by Indigenous peoples , including the Piscataway and the Nacotchtank . Captain John Smith of the English settlement at Jamestown was probably the first European to explore the area, during his travels along the Potomac River and throughout the Chesapeake region. Evan Thomas, a Quaker minister and political activist , settled

4895-427: The carrying of objects on Shabbat . These eruvim were creatively made using utility poles , freeway barriers, fences , and strings. An eruv inspector, often seen in tzitzit , kippah , and an orange vest, checks the eruv on Thursdays or Fridays to ensure it is kosher. According to historian David Rotenstein, "there are signs of Jewish adaptations to the landscape everywhere if you know where to look". In March 1989,

4984-557: The cats was never uncovered, and animal welfare organizations were called upon to help manage the influx. Following the Simchat Torah Massacre in Israel on October 7, 2023, after a notable uptick in anti-Semitic vandalism was seen in Kemp Mill, the Montgomery County police announced on October 9, 2023, that they were stepping up patrols around synagogues and Jewish schools in the county. The Kemp Mill area, with its small size and

5073-455: The course of the creek is 0.72%. Contributing streams that flow into the creek include Wheaton Branch, Comstock Branch, Takoma Park Branch, and Long Branch. Sligo Creek is one of the most heavily urbanized subwatersheds in the Anacostia watershed , with a population density of 7,081 people per mi. 75% of the watershed is in Montgomery County, 20% is in Prince George's County, and 5% is in

5162-522: The creek as having poor water quality. The Montgomery County Government began installing several stormwater management and stream restoration projects in the watershed in 1989, and by 2009 MDE had recognized some improvements in stream quality. Additional county projects are ongoing as of 2018. Several species of native anadromous fish spawn in the Sligo Creek watershed, including alewife ( Alosa pseudoharengus ), blueback herring ( Alosa aestivalis ), and white perch ( Morone americana ). According to

5251-520: The creek at the time he composed the melody. Another prominent folk guitarist, Al Petteway , composed "Sligo Creek" while living in the Takoma Park area. This Scots-influenced guitar tune was later featured as the theme song of The National Parks , a PBS miniseries directed by Ken Burns . The creek, where her son and his friends played as children, was part of the inspiration for Katherine Paterson 's Newbery Medal award-winning book Bridge to Terabithia . Kemp Mill, Maryland Kemp Mill

5340-544: The early and mid-1960s, and Jewish organizations such as Jews for Urban Justice formed to protest alongside civil rights groups, advocating for equal access to housing. In the late 1970s, the average price of a home in Kemp Mill was between $ 85,000 and $ 90,000. In 1978, a black DC school official living in Kemp Mill was the target of a hate crime when the N-word and " KKK " were painted on her house and her tires were slashed. Orthodox Jews began moving to Kemp Mill in 1961, when

5429-477: The east, while Wheaton Regional Park is to the west. The Kemp Mill area contains around 6,000 acres of forest, most of which is situated within parkland. As an unincorporated area, Kemp Mill does not have officially defined boundaries. However, Kemp Mill is recognized by the United States Census Bureau and by the United States Geological Survey as a census-designated place . According to

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5518-468: The end of 174 years of continuous operation. In the nineteenth century, much of eastern Montgomery County was dominated by agriculture. The area's rolling terrain was ideal for both small and large farms, while the surrounding woodlands provided essential lumber for homes. Early settlers also established mills along the Northwest Branch Anacostia River and Paint Branch , utilizing the streambed gradient to harness hydropower . In July 1864, during

5607-404: The environment. In many areas, low concentration of fluoride (< 1.0 ppm F) is intentionally added to tap water to improve dental health , although in some communities water fluoridation remains a controversial issue. (See water fluoridation controversy ). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "access to safe drinking-water is essential to health, a basic human right and

5696-406: The facility in 1930. Another dam, located where Flower Avenue crosses Sligo Creek, served Sligo Mill which was located where the current New Hampshire Avenue crosses Sligo Creek. Sligo Mill was built in 1812 by investors that included several members of the prominent Maryland Carroll family . In addition to milling grain for local farmers, Sligo Mill distilled whiskey . The mill was demolished in

5785-442: The frequent use of local amenities by residents, has developed into a pedestrian-friendly community. Many people walk to nearby shops, schools, religious institutions , and recreational spots . Each sub-neighborhood within Kemp Mill has its unique character, shaped by similar housing styles and separated by local streets. Most of the residential streets of Kemp Mill consist of winding roads ending in cul-de-sacs . The area features

5874-528: The high initial investments, many less wealthy nations cannot afford to develop or sustain appropriate infrastructure, and as a consequence people in these areas may spend a correspondingly higher fraction of their income on water. 2003 statistics from El Salvador, for example, indicate that the poorest 20% of households spend more than 10% of their total income on water. In the United Kingdom, authorities define spending of more than 3% of one's income on water as

5963-499: The home of Blair's father as his headquarters to coordinate an assault on Washington's defenses. The first subdivisions in the greater Kemp Mill area broke ground in 1931. During this era, the nearby Washington suburb of Silver Spring has been described as a sundown town . Prior to the Second World War , racial covenants were used in Washington, D.C. and Silver Spring to exclude African Americans, Jews , and others. In 1948,

6052-402: The immune system and liver. As of 2022 the health impacts of many PFAS compounds are not understood. Scientists are conducting research to determine the extent and severity of impacts from PFAS on human health. PFAS have been widely detected in drinking water worldwide and regulations have been developed, or are under development, in many countries. Drinking water quality standards describes

6141-517: The initial suburban ring. These developments were intended to be exclusive neighborhoods with a park-like ambiance. Gray's Estates in Kemp Mill was one such example. Yeatman Parkway, following a tributary to the Northwest Branch , was dedicated as part of Gray's Estates. Today, the parkway is the only remnant of this type of development in Kemp Mill. A few years after World War II , developers plotted subdivisions with one to five-acre lots near

6230-495: The land and established a frame saw and grist mill in 1745, which he named Thomas’ Mill. The mill was sold to Aaron Dyer in 1816, who sold it to Francis Valdenar in 1833. In the 1830s, a small settlement called Claysville sprang up around the mill. The settlement was renamed Kemp Mill in 1857 when George Kemp purchased the mill from Valdenar, and the Kemp family managed the mill until 1905. The mill eventually burned down in 1919, marking

6319-420: The matter is resolved. The ability of point of use (POU) options to reduce disease is a function of both their ability to remove microbial pathogens if properly applied and such social factors as ease of use and cultural appropriateness. Technologies may generate more (or less) health benefit than their lab-based microbial removal performance would suggest. The current priority of the proponents of POU treatment

6408-571: The most humid. However, humidity levels remain low for much of the year, with July, August, and June being the most humid months. Kemp Mill is serviced by Ride On bus numbers 8, 9 and during rush hours, number 31, as well as Metrobus numbers C2 and C4 . Washington Metro service on the Red Line is also available in the nearby Wheaton Metro Station and Silver Spring Metro Station . Montgomery County Public Schools operates public schools. Drinking water Drinking water or potable water

6497-700: The neighborhood including a Sephardic Minyan that meets at Shomrai Emunah and the Lower Lamberton Minyan. There are also a number families in the area who are served by a Conservative synagogue , Har Tzeon Agudath Achim. Several Jewish parochial schools are located in Kemp Mill including the Silver Spring Learning Center, the Jewish Montessori School, and the boys division of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington. The yeshiva also hosts

6586-644: The neighborhood. It was long anchored by Giant Food , which operated there until September 27, 2007. On November 7, 2007, Magruder's , a local grocery chain, opened in its place but closed in July 2012 when Shalom Kosher purchased it. Shalom Kosher opened on October 31, 2012. Besides the grocery store, Kemp Mill Center includes Ben Yehuda Cafe and Pizzeria, The Kosher Pastry Oven, CVS Pharmacy , MVA - Kemp Mill , Nova Europa Restaurant, Holy Chow!, MoneyGram , Truist , Cartronics ATM , Kemp Mill Beer & Wine, U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer , Bright Star Nails, Kemp Mill Dry Cleaners, and Kemp Mill Optical. A Kemp Mill Village

6675-411: The oldest neighborhoods, features large lots, narrow streets, and numerous mature trees. The central Kemp Mill neighborhood dates back to the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by traditional suburban development with lots ranging from 6,000 to 9,000 square feet, featuring brick houses. Kemp Mill is home to the largest Orthodox Jewish community on the East Coast between Baltimore and Miami . It hosts

6764-487: The presence of various metal ions , often rendering the water " soft " or " hard ". In the event of contamination of drinking water, government officials typically issue an advisory regarding water consumption. In the case of biological contamination , residents are usually advised to boil their water before consumption or to use bottled water as an alternative. In the case of chemical contamination , residents may be advised to refrain from consuming tap water entirely until

6853-443: The quality parameters set for drinking water. Water may contain many harmful constituents , yet there are no universally recognized and accepted international standards for drinking water. Even where standards do exist, the permitted concentration of individual constituents may vary by as much as ten times from one set of standards to another. Many countries specify standards to be applied in their own country. In Europe, this includes

6942-545: The school's athletic fields four times, prompting Principal Jonathan Garrick to announce the closure of the facilities, including the athletic fields, track , tennis courts , and other outdoor areas. Although the perpetrators were not apprehended, the GDL had recently been caught vandalizing Jewish properties in nearby Kensington, Maryland . A month later, the ADL reported a 261% spike in antisemitic incidents across Montgomery County over

7031-417: The stream valley parks, anticipating future access to planned sewer systems, as noted on the record plats. Springbrook Forest in Kemp Mill, adjacent to the future Northwest Branch Park, dates back to this phase of suburban expansion. Kemp Mill Farms and Kemp Mill Estates were first developed in the late 1950s, approximately a decade after the 1948 Supreme Court Shelley v Kraemer decision. The neighborhood

7120-620: The summer months. Snowfall in Kemp Mill averages 14 inches per year, which is lower than the national average of 28 inches. Precipitation of some form occurs approximately 110 days per year. July is the hottest month in Kemp Mill, with an average high temperature of 87.5 °F, making it warmer than most locations in Maryland. The area enjoys three particularly comfortable months—September, May, and June—where high temperatures range between 70 and 85 °F. The summer months in Kemp Mill can bring uncomfortable levels of humidity, with July being

7209-633: The summer of 2020, multiple Black Lives Matter rallies were held at Northwood High School in Kemp Mill as part of the nationwide protests against racism and police brutality. A 2020 statement of solidarity with African Americans issued by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington was signed by Kemp Mill Synagogue. In June 2022, shortly before the Shavuot holiday, antisemitic fliers advertising neo-Nazi websites were placed at several locations in Kemp Mill, including at

7298-437: The water provided by public water suppliers is for drinking and cooking. Uses include (in decreasing order) toilets, washing machines, showers, baths, faucets, and leaks. As of 2015, American households use an average of 300 gallons of water a day. The qualitative and quantitative aspects of drinking water requirements on domesticated animals are studied and described within the context of animal husbandry . For example,

7387-480: The world, although it may be expensive, and the supply may not always be sustainable. Sources where drinking water is commonly obtained include springs , hyporheic zones and aquifers ( groundwater ), from rainwater harvesting , surface water (from rivers, streams, glaciers ), or desalinated seawater . For these water sources to be consumed safely, they must receive adequate water treatment and meet drinking water quality standards . An experimental source

7476-421: The year, with a concentration of these incidents occurring in Kemp Mill. The county accounted for nearly 60% of antisemitic incidents reported in the state of Maryland in 2022. In September 2023, multiple reports surfaced of blue-eyed Himalayan cats being found in the Kemp Mill area. The sudden appearance of these rare cats, many of which were in poor health, led to a state-wide media frenzy. The exact origin of

7565-438: Was among several communities in Montgomery County's Silver Spring area that were built by Jewish real estate developers catering to Jews moving to the suburbs from Washington, D.C. The majority of residences in Kemp Mill are single family homes dating to the 1950s, although newer homes were built in the 1980s and 1990s on Yeatman, Bromley, and Kersey roads. Kemp Mill Estates was developed by Jack Kay and Harold Greenberg of

7654-658: Was determined with the presence of coliform bacteria , a convenient marker for a class of harmful fecal pathogens . The presence of fecal coliforms (like E. Coli ) serves as an indication of contamination by sewage . Additional contaminants include protozoan oocysts such as Cryptosporidium sp. , Giardia lamblia , Legionella , and viruses (enteric). Microbial pathogenic parameters are typically of greatest concern because of their immediate health risk. Physical and chemical parameters include heavy metals , trace organic compounds , total suspended solids , and turbidity . Chemical parameters tend to pose more of

7743-492: Was held and the local police claimed that "youths" were to blame for the antisemitic incidents and that there were no organized neo-Nazis or skinheads in the region. However, a man living in Kemp Mill had recently been convicted for antisemitic vandalism of the Kemp Mill Urban Park, an act the police claimed was inspired by the 1988 film Betrayed , which follows the actions of a white supremacist organization. During

7832-525: Was named after the crossroads named "Sligo" founded in the mid 19th century by Irish immigrant workers on the C&;O Canal . It may have been named after County Sligo in Ireland. The crossroads was located at Colesville Road and the 7th Street Pike , currently the corner of Colesville Road and Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. At the time of the Civil War , Sligo had a toll gate on the 7th Street Pike, an inn and

7921-515: Was painted on a sidewalk, and an Orthodox Jewish school was vandalized. A suspect was tried for vandalizing the Orthodox Jewish school after he confessed to the crime to ten people over several months, according to trial testimony. However, police found no physical evidence linking the suspect to the crime, and nobody was convicted. At the time, authorities described the incident at the school as "extraordinarily destructive." A community meeting

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