Water Quality in Centreville, MD (21617)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21617.
Past Health-Based Violations
6 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 8 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,428
Population
35
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)
Town Of Centreville
1 health-basedCentreville Town Commissioners
Centerville Twn Commissoners
Stevensville Middle School
Kent Island Elem. School
Grasonville Elem. School
Church Hill Elementary School
1 health-basedGunston Day School
1 health-basedTidewater Direct Llc
1 health-basedPioneer Point Farms
Pioneer Point Farms
Gunston School
Gunston School Inc
Chesapeake Exploration Center
Wye Camp And S.E.W. Friel
Romancoke Fishing Pier
4-H Park
The Water Hole, Inc.
Trailways Truck Stop
Ruthsburg Community Center
Pinkney Park
2 health-basedMadison Brown
Madison Brown
Colosseum Pizza
Chester River Clams
Camp Pecometh Residence
Acme Market 6860
Hillside Restaurant, Deli, Seafood Mkt
Roundtop Park
Ruthsburg Store
Crossleys Gnc Deli
Rt 18 Park - Concession Stand
Sudlersville Middle School See 017-0024
Sudlersville Elem. School See 017-0024
Crumpton Park
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Centreville (21617) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
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.