Water Quality in Hagerstown, MD (21740)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21740.

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 79 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.

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

64,792

Population

64

Water Systems

85

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (64)

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

Maryland Correctional Institut

Purchased surface water 2,200 people served
0 violations

Sideling Hill State Park Exhibit Rt 68 W

All resolved
Groundwater 1,603 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lakeside Village

All resolved
Purchased surface water 1,575 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sharpsburg-Washington Co San C

Surface water 1,500 people served
0 violations

Hagerstown Speedway

Groundwater 732 people served
0 violations

Mount Aetna

Groundwater 688 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Warehouse Cinemas Leitersburg

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 510 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

St James School

Surface water 350 people served
0 violations

Antietam Recreation Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 335 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Pen Mar Park

Groundwater 303 people served
0 violations

Heritage Academy

Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations

Saint James School

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 200 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.05 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Deer Lodge Trailer Court

Groundwater 168 people served
0 violations

Earl Ambrose

Groundwater 168 people served
0 violations

Concord Estates Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Mt. Aetna Elem. School

Groundwater 134 people served
0 violations

South County Little League

All resolved
Groundwater 125 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Elk Ridge Lake

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Broadfording Christian Acad.

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

El Rancho Trailer Court, Inc

Groundwater 87 people served
0 violations

I-70 Auto Mall

1 health-based
Groundwater 85 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Hoffmans Quality Meats

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Crossroads Activity Center

Groundwater under influence of surface water 83 people served
0 violations

Wilson Ruritan

All resolved
Groundwater 83 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

State Line Motel

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 64 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Pleasant Valley Community Park

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ritcheys Totlot, Llc

1 health-based
Groundwater 60 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

South County Park

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Transteck Inc.

Groundwater 56 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jimmy Joys Log Cabin Inn

All resolved
Groundwater 56 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ei Castillo Pizzeria

All resolved
Groundwater 54 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Clearview Nursing Home

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Shamrock Inn

Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations

Valley Market

Groundwater under influence of surface water 43 people served
0 violations

Pinesburg Softball Complex

All resolved
Groundwater 41 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Harding

All resolved
Groundwater 31 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Beaver Creek Country Club

1 health-based
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

North American Rod And Gun Club

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Leitersburg Inn /Dewey Pub

Purchased surface water 27 people served
0 violations

Beaver Creek Country Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sunnyspot Farm Mkt.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Forty West Lounge

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Webbers Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Neff Apartment

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Devils Backbone Park

Groundwater under influence of surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Village Mini Deli

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Black Steer Family Steak House

Groundwater under influence of surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Younger Toyota

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shining Tree Childrens Home

Groundwater under influence of surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Continential Baking

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Westminster Livestock Auction

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Anita Lynne Home

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mci

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Southern States Hagerstown

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Long Branch Saloon

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Tj'S Pit Stop

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
29 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Haynes Trailer Court

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Zack Greenlee Trackside

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Heritage Manor Assisted Living

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Conococheague Apartments

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Emmanuel Baptist Temple

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Baylor Inc.

1 health-based
Groundwater 0
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

41 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

4 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

16 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
10 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
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 (21740) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 85.

Fewer violations 91th 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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