Water Quality in Abingdon, MD (21015)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21015.
Active Health Violations
16 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
30,013
Population
60
Water Systems
140
Violations (5yr)
16
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (60)
Harford County D.P.W.
All resolved Surface water 104,567 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Harford Community College - Main Campus
1 health-based Groundwater 2,500 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1856 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
North Harford High School
All resolved Groundwater 1,346 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Schucks Corner Sheetz
Groundwater 1,233 people served
0 violations
Harford Technical High School
2 health-based Groundwater 1,187 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 13 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1500 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Youths Benefit Elementary School
1 health-based Groundwater 1,175 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Fallston High School
All resolved Groundwater 1,113 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
North Harford Middle School
All resolved Groundwater 1,084 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Fallston Middle School
All resolved Groundwater 1,041 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Harford Community College
All resolved Groundwater 713 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1390 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Prospect Mill Elementary
All resolved Groundwater 691 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Forest Hill Elementary School
1 health-based Groundwater 637 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 2800 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
North Bend Elementary School
All resolved Groundwater 534 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
North Harford Elementary
All resolved Groundwater 464 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jarrettsville Elementary
All resolved Groundwater 445 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 2200 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Churchville Elementary School
All resolved Groundwater 441 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Edgeley Grove Park - Annies Play Ground
All resolved Groundwater 400 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Dublin Elementary School
All resolved Groundwater 308 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Forest Hill Recreation Center Well 1
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Grace Assembly Of God
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Hickory Recreation Center
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Forest Hill Recreation Center Well 2
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Harford Academy
4 health-based Groundwater 292 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 2200 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Churchville Rec Center Main Bldg
All resolved Groundwater 280 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Bay Cafe
Groundwater 280 people served
0 violations
Brooms Bloom Dairy
Groundwater 259 people served
0 violations
Norrisville Elementary School
1 health-based Groundwater 231 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 6200 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Jds Smokehouse North
All resolved Groundwater 214 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Churchville Rec Center -Glenville Bldg
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Fallston Rec Center(Senior Activity Cen
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
St Margaret / St Mary Magdalene
Groundwater 172 people served
0 violations
Hickory Child Development,Nazarene Churc
All resolved Groundwater 172 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Swan Harbor Farm
All resolved Groundwater 153 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Churchville Rec Center-Level Road
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
The Highlands School
All resolved Groundwater 125 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 11 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Fallston Recreation Complex
All resolved Groundwater 122 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Childtime Of Churchville/Aberdeen
1 health-based Groundwater 115 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 12.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Bel Air Kingdom Hall
All resolved Groundwater 112 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Norrisville Library And Rec Center
Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations
Creswell Christian Church
Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations
Fallston Rec. Center - Concession Stand
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Friends Park Restroom, Storage Bldg.
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Masjid Ibrahim - Harford Islamic Center
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Jarrettsville Elem. Rec Center
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Kiddie Academy/Stevensville
Groundwater 88 people served
0 violations
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Reckord Road Park
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Harford Technical Hs Concession Stnd
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Fair Meadows
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 50 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Harford County Ag Center
All resolved Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Northern Police Precinct & Library
All resolved Groundwater 38 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Dublin Elementary Rec Center
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Bridges Montessori School
1 health-based Groundwater 35 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jacobs Well Assisted Living Home
3 health-based Groundwater 31 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Lead tested: 76 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)
Oak Grove Bapt Chrch Bldg 2-3 - See 1275
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St Marks White Hall
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Youths Benefit Intermediate
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Mt Tabor Methodist Church
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Wilsons Farm Market
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Cedar Lane Park
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
75 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
33 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
9 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
9 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
6 violations
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit2 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1500 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Abingdon (21015) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 140.
Fewer violations 89th 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.