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 resolved
Purchased surface water 84,296 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lexington Park

All resolved
Groundwater 43,030 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Seven Eleven # 21067 Charlotte Hall

Groundwater 805 people served
0 violations

Mcdonald'S # 4541

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Hall Military Academ

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Simpsons Corner Store Inc

Groundwater 153 people served
0 violations

Big Boys Tacos

Groundwater 91 people served
0 violations

Independence Village

1 health-based
Groundwater 88 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

All Faith Episcopal Church

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Mount Calvary Umc

Groundwater 41 people served
0 violations

Lighthouse Liquors

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

New Market Exxon

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Go Shing Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ledos Pizza

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Hall Shell / Subway

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Golden Beach Exxon

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Hall House Of Ribs

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Frank Wood'S Meat Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wendys #159

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Burger King

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pizza Hotline

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pam'S Hallmark Shoppe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wawa (Charlotte Hall)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Market Restaurant & Bar

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Hall Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pizza Hut Charlotte Hall

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Golden Eagle Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Hall Iga

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

So. Md Pre-Release

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lefty'S Bbq

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Produce Shack

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mckay'S Foodland

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Fred'S Liquors

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Southern Maryland Pre-Release Unit

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Saint Marys Landing

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 65th percentile More violations

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.

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