Water Quality in Easton, MD (21663)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21663.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 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 2 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.

3,764

Population

13

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Easton Utilities

Groundwater 17,357 people served
0 violations

Town Of St. Michaels

3 health-based
Groundwater 2,650 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

St Michaels

Groundwater 1,500 people served
0 violations

St Michaels Town Comm

Groundwater 1,500 people served
0 violations

Martingham Utilities Cooperative

Groundwater 675 people served
0 violations

Grauls Market

Groundwater 530 people served
0 violations

Chesapeake Landing Restaurant

1 health-based
Groundwater 320 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Shoppes At Bay Hundred

Groundwater 229 people served
0 violations

Subway

Groundwater 178 people served
0 violations

Chesapeake Seafood Catering, Etc

Groundwater 118 people served
0 violations

Martingham Estates

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

St. Michael'S Inn

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Rio Vista Nursing Home

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Easton (21663) 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

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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