Water Quality in Cumberland, MD (21530)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21530.

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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,404

Population

23

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

Cumberland-Evitts Creek Water

Surface water 40,000 people served
0 violations

City Of Cumberland

Surface water 27,039 people served
0 violations

Rocky Gap State Park

1 health-based
Surface water 200 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Flintstone Dollar General

Groundwater 102 people served
0 violations

Shawnee Girl Scout Council

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Rising Phoenix Retreat Center,Loyola Col

Groundwater 57 people served
0 violations

Briar Patch

Groundwater under influence of surface water 56 people served
0 violations

Flintstone Mennonite School

Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations

Covenant Village Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Countryside Bakery

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Sweet Root Picnic Area

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Homespun Cafe

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

The Beef Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Vanmeters Gas And Groceries

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Flintstone Vfd

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ronnie'S Bar

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Prosperity Um Church (Connected To Cws)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ronnie'S Bar

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Green Ridge Appaloosa & Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mt Valley Farm Bed And Breakfast

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Confectionary Treasures

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Stone Age Cafe

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Billies Gas And Groceries

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Cumberland (21530) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th 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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