Water Quality in Glen Arm, MD (21057)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21057.

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 10 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,386

Population

18

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)

Glen Meadows Retirement Community

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 468 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Summerhill Mobile Home Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 350 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Oregon Ridge Park Nature Center

Groundwater 260 people served
0 violations

Prigel Family Creamery

Groundwater 145 people served
0 violations

Bethany Lotg. # 22

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Long Green Baptist Church

Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations

Trinity Episcopal Church

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Long Green Church Of Brethren

Groundwater 61 people served
0 violations

Hereford Pharmacy

Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations

Pasticco, Kings Pizza

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Bpd Gunpowder Training Center

Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations

Prosser Company

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Long Green Volunteer Fire Co

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Koppers Company

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pats Greenwood Deli

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Purnell Armory - Md Army National Guard

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Jukai Juice Co. Llc

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Mt Vista Regional Park

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.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Glen Arm (21057) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 70th 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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