Water Quality in Hagerstown, MD (21722)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21722.

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.

More violations than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

6,721

Population

13

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

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

Green Spring Water Company

Groundwater 3,500 people served
0 violations

Clear Spring Mayor & Town Cncl

Surface water 500 people served
0 violations

Conococheague Grocery

Groundwater under influence of surface water 204 people served
0 violations

Ernst Market

1 health-based
Groundwater 163 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Sweeties

Purchased surface water 154 people served
0 violations

Clear Springs Country Diner

Groundwater 112 people served
0 violations

Izaak Walton League Of Washington Co

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Fraternal Order Of Police

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

The Ranch, Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Big Pool Community Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

R H Wilson & Sons

Purchased surface water 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

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 (21722) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1.

Fewer violations 29th 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

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

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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