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-based
Groundwater 3,322 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Centreville Town Commissioners

Groundwater 2,500 people served
0 violations

Centerville Twn Commissoners

Groundwater 2,500 people served
0 violations

Stevensville Middle School

Groundwater 640 people served
0 violations

Kent Island Elem. School

Groundwater 540 people served
0 violations

Grasonville Elem. School

Groundwater 335 people served
0 violations

Church Hill Elementary School

1 health-based
Groundwater 280 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gunston Day School

1 health-based
Groundwater 150 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tidewater Direct Llc

1 health-based
Groundwater 150 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pioneer Point Farms

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Pioneer Point Farms

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Gunston School

Groundwater 143 people served
0 violations

Gunston School Inc

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Chesapeake Exploration Center

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Wye Camp And S.E.W. Friel

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Romancoke Fishing Pier

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

4-H Park

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

The Water Hole, Inc.

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Trailways Truck Stop

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Ruthsburg Community Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Pinkney Park

2 health-based
Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Madison Brown

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Madison Brown

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Colosseum Pizza

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Chester River Clams

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Pecometh Residence

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Acme Market 6860

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hillside Restaurant, Deli, Seafood Mkt

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Roundtop Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ruthsburg Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Crossleys Gnc Deli

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rt 18 Park - Concession Stand

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Sudlersville Middle School See 017-0024

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Sudlersville Elem. School See 017-0024

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Crumpton Park

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
NitrateHealth-Based

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

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

5 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 72th 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.

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