Water Quality in Columbia, MD (21737)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21737.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,474

Population

11

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Howard County D.P.W. Distribution

All resolved
Purchased surface water 286,158 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ellicott City

Purchased surface water 46,000 people served
0 violations

Inwood Village Center

1 health-based
Groundwater 534 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

High'S-10 Oaks Plaza

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Ten Oaks Triangle Shopping Center

Groundwater 116 people served
0 violations

Dunkin Donuts

Groundwater 106 people served
0 violations

Belisimos Pizza - Subs Moved To 1061304

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Ten Oaks Plaza

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Glenelg Um Church And Nursery School

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Ten Oaks Liquors

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

3881 Ten Oaks Management

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

How Does This Compare?

Columbia (21737) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

Fewer violations 60th 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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