Water Quality in Hagerstown, MD (21713)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21713.

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 70% of US ZIP codes.

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

9,846

Population

28

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)

City Of Hagerstown

Surface water 92,200 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hagerstown

Surface water 70,000 people served
0 violations

Boonsboro - Keedysville

All resolved
Surface water 4,250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Boonsboro&Keedysville

Surface water 1,835 people served
0 violations

Mason Dixon Dragway

Groundwater 305 people served
0 violations

The Lodge

All resolved
Groundwater 210 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Fahrney-Keedy Nursing Home

Surface water 150 people served
0 violations

Woodland Trail Trailer Park

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Woodland Trailer Park

All resolved
Groundwater 65 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Kontz Trailer Park

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Central Precision

4 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 55 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mt Lena Recreation Club

Purchased surface water 32 people served
0 violations

San Mar

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 26 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Boonsboro Rescue Company 69

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Yellow House

Groundwater under influence of surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Weber'S Meat Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Spot Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Crab Alley Seafood

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Adams Auction House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Boonsboro Produce

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Faith Christian Academy

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Boonsboro Fam Worship Ctr -See 0210002

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Cochrans Auction Complex - Well 2

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 0
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Old South Mountain Inn

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Mullendores Auction Facility

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Cochrans Auction Complex

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Family Recreation Inc

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Dog Patch Tavern

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
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 2024

How Does This Compare?

Hagerstown (21713) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 70th 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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