Water Quality in Queenstown, MD (21658)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21658.

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 13 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.

3,632

Population

27

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

Town Of Queenstown

All resolved
Groundwater 705 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Queenstown Commissioners

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Aspen Institute - River House

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Bennett Point General Store

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

J K Properties

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Bay Family Moose Lodge 831

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Washington Hunters Oak Tavern

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

American Legion Post 296

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bay Bridge Tire And Auto

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

William Crouch

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

William Rada

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Lee Manor Tr Pk

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Pottery Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Route 50 Truck Stop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Queen Anne'S Cty Golf Course Snack Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shell Stop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kaufmanns Office Building

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Aspen Institute - Wye Woods Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pa Dutch Farmers Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hunters Crabs & Seafood

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sadie'S Salads & Snack Bar

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wye River Outlet

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Queenstown Mhp

Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations

Aspen Institute - Administrative Offices

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Conagra Foods

Groundwater 0
0 violations

The Cafe,@ Golf Links

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Aspen Institute - Houghton Manor House

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
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
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Queenstown (21658) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

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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