Water Quality in Hyattsville, MD (20774)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 20774.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

51,816

Population

13

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Washington Suburban Sanitary C

Surface water 1,300,000 people served
0 violations

Potomac Plant Wssc

Groundwater 1,300,000 people served
0 violations

Patuxeunt Plant Wssc

Groundwater 1,300,000 people served
0 violations

Wssc (Included In 0150005)

Surface water 482,000 people served
0 violations

Um Capital Region Medical Center

Purchased surface water 1,309 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Baden Elementary

1 health-based
Groundwater 300 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 399 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Smokeys Deli

Groundwater 179 people served
0 violations

Um Capital Region Surgery Center

Purchased surface water 175 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Um Laurel Fmf Distribution System

Purchased surface water 110 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fairhaven School

1 health-based
Groundwater 70 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

William Schmidt Outdoor Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Prince George'S Hospital Center

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Imagine Foundations At Leeland School

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Hyattsville (20774) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th 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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