Water Quality in Frederick, MD (21716)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21716.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 5 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,200

Population

5

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

New Design - Frederick County

All resolved
Surface water 74,911 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

City Of Frederick

Surface water 54,000 people served
0 violations

City Of Brunswick

All resolved
Surface water 7,312 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Brunswick Mayor And Council

Surface water 3,600 people served
0 violations

Brunswick Campsite

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

How Does This Compare?

Frederick (21716) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 48th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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