Water Quality in La Plata, MD (20693)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 20693.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are13 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,496
Population
7
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Waldorf - Charles County Dpw
All resolvedGoose Bay Marina Camp Ground
All resolvedScotts Ii
Blue Dog Saloon
All resolvedHarry Diamond Laboratory
Ironsides Store
Blossom Point Research Facility (Army)
Contaminants 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.
How Does This Compare?
La Plata (20693) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13, 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.