Water Quality in Abingdon, MD (21050)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21050.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 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 28 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
17,466
Population
26
Water Systems
31
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)
Harford County D.P.W.
All resolvedSavory Deli And Market
All resolvedForest Hill Nature Preschool & Childcare
1 health-basedHarford County 4-H Camp Dining Hall
All resolvedValley View Utilities Inc
Genes Bar And Restaurant
Victorious Faith Fellowship Church
All resolvedHarford County 4-H Girls Cabin
All resolvedHarford County 4-H Camp(New Dining Hall
Kleins Shoprite - Jacksonville
1 health-basedCentre Umc And Forest Hill Nursery
All resolvedMt Carmel Baptist Church
All resolvedJarrettsville Vfw #8672
All resolvedFairview A.M.E. Church
William Watters Umc
All resolvedChrist Episcopal Church
All resolvedBel Air Moose Lodge #1952
All resolvedLoving Heart Adult Day Care
Fresh Quality Seafood Inc
Wawa 535
Kleins Shoprite (Cardiff) #555
1 health-basedFallston Shell Mart
Ensors Store
Valley View
Berg Professional Office Bldg (0120016)
Kara'S K-9 Waffle Treats
All resolvedContaminants 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.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Abingdon (21050) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 31.
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.