Water Quality in Chestertown, MD (21620)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21620.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 19 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

13,810

Population

66

Water Systems

22

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (66)

Town Of Chestertown

1 health-based
Groundwater 5,400 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Chestertown

Groundwater 4,000 people served
0 violations

Kent Co. High School

Groundwater 1,096 people served
0 violations

Worton

Groundwater 955 people served
0 violations

Fairlee

Groundwater 725 people served
0 violations

Town Of Galena

1 health-based
Groundwater 560 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Great Oak Landing Marina

Groundwater 490 people served
0 violations

Queen Annes Rest Stop 301

Groundwater 430 people served
0 violations

Tolchester Marina Inc.

All resolved
Groundwater 395 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Chester River Yacht Club

Groundwater 380 people served
0 violations

Worton Elementary

Groundwater 353 people served
0 violations

Elks Lodge 2474

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Kennedyville

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Fairlee Sanitary District

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Edesville

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 296 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Worton Creek Marina Inc

Groundwater 290 people served
0 violations

Millington Distribution System

Purchased groundwater 260 people served
0 violations

Chestertown Foods

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Presbyterian Church Of Chestertown

Groundwater 235 people served
0 violations

Millington Elementary School-See 0140010

Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations

Kent School, Inc.

1 health-based
Groundwater 225 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Great Oak Manor

All resolved
Groundwater 202 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Reeds Store

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Duck Neck Campground - G Section

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Bay Meadow

Groundwater 153 people served
0 violations

Duck Neck Campground- Big Bath House

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Duck Neck Campground Store And Pool

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Duck Neck Campground - D Section

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Duck Neck Campground Little Bath House

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Duck Neck Campground- K Section

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

River Inn @ Rolphs Wharf/Sand Bar

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Duck Neck Campground- M Section

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Minary'S Dream Alliance, Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Crestview Square (Connected To Cws)

Groundwater 145 people served
0 violations

St. Pauls Church

All resolved
Groundwater 129 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

The Wharf At Handy Point

Groundwater 124 people served
0 violations

Dogwood Village/Sudlersville

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Chestertown Church Of The Nazarene

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Kent Agriculture Center

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Homestead

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Huls America Inc.

Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations

Court Yard Inn

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Peoples Bank Of Millington

Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations

The Oaks Country Inn

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Chestertown Animal Hospital

All resolved
Groundwater 48 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Brampton Bed And Breakfast

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Radcliff Cross

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

J & M Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tolchester Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Harbor House Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Nuodex Chemical Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Highfield Bread Oven

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wye Mills Mobil Barbeque

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wye Mills Mobil Snack Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Billy'S Crabs

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tolchester Marina Snack Bar

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Inn At Mitchell House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Smileys Food Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Chester Liquor Mart

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Irenes Adult Sheltered Home

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rolph'S Wharf Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Grumpys Food Mart

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Queen Annes Bowling Center

Groundwater 0
0 violations

The Humane Society Of Kent County

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Pomona General Store

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Suds & Soda

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

15 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

How Does This Compare?

Chestertown (21620) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.

Fewer violations 73th 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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