Water Quality in Baltimore, MD (21287)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21287.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 6 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

0

6

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Baltimore City-Bureau Water Su

Surface water 1,755,000 people served
0 violations

City Of Baltimore

1 health-based
Surface water 1,600,000 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.74 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ashburton

Purchased surface water 500,000 people served
0 violations

Baltimore City Municipal Works

Surface water 500,000 people served
0 violations

Baltimore City Municipal Works

Surface water 500,000 people served
0 violations

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Purchased surface water 2,000 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.74 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Baltimore (21287) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

Fewer violations 60th 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.

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code