Water Quality in Abingdon, MD (21111)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21111.

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 7 monitoring/reporting violations.

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.

4,714

Population

33

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)

Harford County D.P.W.

All resolved
Surface water 104,567 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Gunpowder Falls St Pk Sparks Nature Ctr

Groundwater 1,001 people served
0 violations

Gunpowder Falls State Park Paper Mill

Groundwater 1,001 people served
0 violations

Gunpowder Falls St Pk Monkton Station

Groundwater 1,001 people served
0 violations

Gunpowder Falls Freeland Ncr Trail

Groundwater 501 people served
0 violations

Gunpowder Falls St Pk Camp Wood

Groundwater 501 people served
0 violations

Camp Puhtok For Boys And Girls

Groundwater 420 people served
0 violations

Royal Farm Store #95

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

St. James Academy

Groundwater 355 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Manor Tavern Inc

Groundwater 215 people served
0 violations

Inverness Brewing, Llc

Groundwater 155 people served
0 violations

Ladew Topiary Gardens

All resolved
Groundwater 129 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Roseda Farms

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Yellow Barn Tavern

1 health-based
Groundwater 103 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Mc Innes Center,Barron And Verde Dds, Pa

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Mt Carmel Animal Hospital

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

Hereford United Methodist Church

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Hereford Volunteer Fire Co

Groundwater 83 people served
0 violations

Isaiah Baptist Church

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Hereford Golf Center

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

Monkton Country Day Care & Preschool

1 health-based
Groundwater 40 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mt. Carmel Pharmacy

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Mt Carmel Animal Hospital

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

First Baptist Church Of Hereford

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Monkton General Store

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

State Highway Shed

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

10th District Shed

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bluemount Nurseries, Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mentzer'S Carryout

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Monkton Um Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

St. James Episcopal Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Slade Inn

Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations

Gunpowder Bison And Trading Co.

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

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

2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Abingdon (21111) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

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

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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