Water Quality in Westminster, MD (21048)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21048.

Active Health Violations

4 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 65% of US ZIP codes.

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

10,481

Population

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (79)

City Of Westminster

Surface water 35,256 people served

0 violations

Freedom District

Surface water 24,867 people served

2 violations (5yr)

Dunkin Donuts

Groundwater 1,000 people served

0 violations

Jefferson Market

Groundwater 606 people served

0 violations

Hillandale Mobile Home Pk

Groundwater 308 people served

0 violations

Gamber & Community Fire Company

Groundwater 300 people served

0 violations

Finksburg Public Library

Groundwater 265 people served

0 violations

Mudgett Business Center

Groundwater 260 people served

0 violations

Todd Village

Groundwater 256 people served

0 violations

Faith Family Church, Wee Care Day Care

Groundwater 230 people served

0 violations

Pizza Hut Finksburg - Delete

Groundwater 200 people served

0 violations

Todd Village Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 180 people served

0 violations

Reservoir Trailer Count

Groundwater 162 people served

0 violations

Sullivan'S Trailer Park

Groundwater 160 people served

0 violations

Wee Care Best Day Care Center

1 health-based

Groundwater 158 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Finksburg Plaza Shopping Center

Groundwater 150 people served

0 violations

Sandymount United Methodist Church

1 health-based

Groundwater 111 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Tjs Corner Grill

1 health-based

Groundwater 105 people served

1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Prettyboy Market

Groundwater 104 people served

0 violations

Shar'S Carryout

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Sweet Treat

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

The Childs Nurturing Center 1-Finksburg

Groundwater 99 people served

0 violations

White Pines Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 88 people served

0 violations

Carroll Tennis Center

Groundwater 80 people served

0 violations

Reservoir Trailer Park

Groundwater 79 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

River Downs Golf Club, Francis Scott

Groundwater 70 people served

0 violations

Mt. Zion Umc

Groundwater 70 people served

0 violations

Finksburg Dental Associates

Groundwater 60 people served

0 violations

Carroll County Dental Associates

Groundwater 58 people served

0 violations

Playtime Child Care Center

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Finksburg Commercial Center

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Eline Funeral Home

Groundwater 46 people served

0 violations

Greater Baltimore Temple And Community

Groundwater 46 people served

0 violations

Carrollton Church Of God

Groundwater 45 people served

0 violations

Deer Park Bible Church

Groundwater 35 people served

0 violations

Powrmatic Inc.

Groundwater 35 people served

2 violations (5yr)

Lead tested: 12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Watts Center

Groundwater 31 people served

0 violations

Cedarhurst Unitarian Universalist

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Scenic View Motel

1 health-based

Groundwater 29 people served

1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

New York J&P Pizza Finksburg

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Leonardi'S Carryout Seafood

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Corner Pocket Cue Club

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Kibler Construction Co. Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

New Horizon Child Care

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Big Daddy'S Grill

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Sweet Treat

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Bee'S Distributing Co.

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Smitty'S Boulevard Grill

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Specified Commodity Carriers

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Finksburg Twin Kiss

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Whistle Stop

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

J.R.'S Hickory Pit, Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Finkburg Medical Ctr

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Tony'S Pizza - Delete

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

D & M Catering

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Finksburg Food Factory

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Sandys Carryout

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Jubilee Foods -Delete

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

John A. Coakley And Associates

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Patapsco Umc Church

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

New Horizons Cc

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Fresh Produce

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Emmanuel Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Manns Grocery & Liquors

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Sandi'S Carry Out

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Full Gospel Pentacostal Ch/Cam

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Ruddy Duck

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Emmanuel New Horizon Cc

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Roaring Run Lion'S Club

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Miracle Vallley Church

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Encore By Cal Bitner

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Gamber General Store

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Calvary Learning Tree

Groundwater 20 people served

0 violations

Baltimore Gas And Electric

Groundwater 20 people served

0 violations

Louisville Independent Bible Church

Groundwater 15 people served

0 violations

The Big Chill

Groundwater 0

0 violations

Stubbys Of Union Mills

Groundwater 0

0 violations

Patapsco Umc - Food Service

Groundwater 0

0 violations

White Pines Trailer Pk.

Groundwater 0

0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based

5 violations

Has active

NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation

All resolved

Nitrate-NitriteHealth-Based

1 violation

All resolved

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations

Has active

Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Westminster (21048) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 65th 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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.