Water Quality in Hagerstown, MD (21719)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21719.

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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,178

Population

7

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

City Of Hagerstown

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

New Design - Frederick County

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

Hagerstown

Surface water 70,000 people served
0 violations

City Of Frederick

Surface water 54,000 people served
0 violations

Ft Detrick Site R

Groundwater 501 people served
0 violations

Green Ridge Boys Camp

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Chocolate Pk. Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Hagerstown (21719) 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.

Fewer violations 48th 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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