Water Quality in PRINCE FREDERICK, MD (20678)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 20678.
11
Total Violations
1
Health-Based
10
Monitoring / Reporting
11
Resolved
What does this mean?
11 of 11 violations have been resolved. 1 is a health-based violation, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 10 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (11 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(10)
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
Radium-228
03
2021(1)
Lead and Copper Rule
52
How Does This Compare?
PRINCE FREDERICK (20678) has 11 recorded violations, including 1 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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
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