Water Quality in La Plata, MD (20602)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 20602.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 18 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are25 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
28,331
Population
18
Water Systems
25
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Waldorf - Charles County Dpw
All resolvedCharles County Gardens Water
Kings Manor - White Plains Water Co, Inc
Calvert Beach - Decatur Street
Pomunk Water Company Distribution System
Western Shores
Red Hill Water Company, Inc.
Oak Hill Water Company, Llc
Pomfret Estates - Utilco, Inc.
Mount Pleasant Water Co., Inc.
Pine Hill Water Company
Trimac Water Company - Forest Park
Pomonkey Water Company - Ford Heights
Newtown Estates - Tip Hill Water Co.
Calvert Beach / Forest Trail
Hawthorne Water Supply, Inc
West White Plains
Thunderbird Apartments
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
La Plata (20602) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.