Water Quality in Laurel, MD (20860)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 20860.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 9 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are2 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 29% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,035
Population
9
Water Systems
2
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Brooke Grove Retirement Village
Brooke Grove Rehab & Nursing Center
Catoctin Quaker Camp
Hagerstown Honda Auto Place
All resolvedHagerstown Kia
All resolvedSharon Nursing Home
Woodlawn Manor
Northwest Park Golf
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Laurel (20860) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2, 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.