Water Quality in La Plata, MD (20622)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 20622.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 8 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,185
Population
35
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)
Waldorf - Charles County Dpw
All resolvedLexington Park
All resolvedSeven Eleven # 21067 Charlotte Hall
Mcdonald'S # 4541
Charlotte Hall Military Academ
Simpsons Corner Store Inc
Big Boys Tacos
Independence Village
1 health-basedAll Faith Episcopal Church
Mount Calvary Umc
Lighthouse Liquors
New Market Exxon
Go Shing Restaurant
Ledos Pizza
Charlotte Hall Shell / Subway
Golden Beach Exxon
Charlotte Hall House Of Ribs
Frank Wood'S Meat Market
Wendys #159
Burger King
Pizza Hotline
Pam'S Hallmark Shoppe
Wawa (Charlotte Hall)
Market Restaurant & Bar
Charlotte Hall Motel
Pizza Hut Charlotte Hall
Golden Eagle Restaurant
Charlotte Hall Iga
So. Md Pre-Release
Lefty'S Bbq
Produce Shack
Mckay'S Foodland
Fred'S Liquors
Southern Maryland Pre-Release Unit
Saint Marys Landing
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
La Plata (20622) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.