Water Quality in Westminster, MD (21157)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21157.
Active Health Violations
8 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 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
38,984
Population
93
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (93)
City Of Westminster
Surface water 35,256 people served
0 violations
Freedom District
Surface water 24,867 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Freedom Dist-Carroll Co San Co
Purchased surface water 7,500 people served
0 violations
Westminster
Surface water 7,500 people served
0 violations
Wakefield Valley
1 health-based Groundwater under influence of surface water 2,436 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
South Carroll High School
Groundwater 1,250 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1700 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Sykesville
Purchased surface water 1,200 people served
0 violations
North Carroll Middle School
Groundwater 1,100 people served
0 violations
Runnymede Elementary
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Winfield Elementary
Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations
Sandymount Elementary
All resolved Groundwater 650 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Mechanicsville Elementary
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1580 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Bullocks Country Family Restaurant
Groundwater 334 people served
0 violations
Dunkin Donut
Groundwater 308 people served
0 violations
Seven-Eleven - Finksburg
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Deer Park Ball Fields
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Freedom Church-Lenacy Building
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Still And Grill
Groundwater 201 people served
0 violations
Calvary Baptist Church
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Winfield Ballfield
1 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Finksbury Plaza Shopping Center
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Bark Hill
Groundwater 163 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Carroll Co. Family Ymca
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Pleasant Valley
Groundwater 139 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Reese And Community Vol. Fire Company
Groundwater 129 people served
0 violations
Braglio Farms
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Deer Park Umc
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Trinity Lutheran Church
Groundwater 101 people served
0 violations
Crosslife Bible Church
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Wakefield Valley Golf Club
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Freedom Park
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Old Westminster Winery
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Kriders United Church Of Christ
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Liberty Church Of Maryland
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
St. Marys United Church Of Christ
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Calvary Bible Church
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Tebbston On Magothy
5 health-based Groundwater 52 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· 5 health-based
Abc Child Development Cntr - See 1060063
Unknown 51 people served
0 violations
Abc Child Development Center
Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations
Roaring Run Lions Club
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
All Smiles Dental Care
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Park Inn Inc
Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations
South Carroll Seventh Day Adventist Ch.
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Kabik Court
1 health-based Surface water 40 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Bando Meadows
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Poole'S Mobile Trailer Park
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Gaither Umc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Bramble Hills
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Country Acres Assisted Living
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Maryland Jaycees Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Western Md. Stockyards
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Westminster Resc Miss Old Well
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mary'S Crab Deck
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rhoten'S Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Reese Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Baugher'S Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Taras Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Rowan Controller Cafeteria
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Danner'S Farm Market
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Heritage Christian Academy
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
United Church Of Christ
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Crest Lane Sda School (Connect To Cws)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bullocks Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Meadow Branch Ch. Of Brethren
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Margaritaz Tex Mex
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Nicodemus Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Johnny Cats
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Emmanuel Baust United Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lighthouse Worship Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Westminster Baptist Church (Connect Cws)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
St. Benjamin Lutheran Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Crest Lane Adv. Ch. School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Moffitt'S, Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Church Of The Brethren
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pleasant Valley Fire Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Foursquare Gospel Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Westminister Bible Church
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Griff'S Seafood
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
International Meditation Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Westminster 7th Day Adv (Connect To Cws)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Finksburg Dental Center
Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations
Uniontown Elementary
Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations
Francis Scott Key Hs (Connect To 060019)
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Building Blocks Daycare
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Q Mart- Crazy Nuts
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Clearfield Bible Church
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Bramble Hills (I/C 0060015)
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Green Pallet Company
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Charles Carroll Elementary
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Stubbys Pizza Wings And More -Finksburg
Groundwater 0
0 violations
New Hope Umc
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Carroll County Library - See 106-1327
Unknown 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
7 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
1 violation
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
3 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit5 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1580 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Westminster (21157) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.
Fewer violations 78th 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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.