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
Hagerstown
Maryland Correctional Institut
Sideling Hill State Park Exhibit Rt 68 W
All resolvedLakeside Village
All resolvedSharpsburg-Washington Co San C
Hagerstown Speedway
Mount Aetna
Warehouse Cinemas Leitersburg
All resolvedSt James School
Antietam Recreation Camp
All resolvedPen Mar Park
Heritage Academy
Saint James School
1 health-basedDeer Lodge Trailer Court
Earl Ambrose
Concord Estates Mobile Home Park
Mt. Aetna Elem. School
South County Little League
All resolvedElk Ridge Lake
Broadfording Christian Acad.
El Rancho Trailer Court, Inc
I-70 Auto Mall
1 health-basedHoffmans Quality Meats
Crossroads Activity Center
Wilson Ruritan
All resolvedState Line Motel
All resolvedPleasant Valley Community Park
All resolvedRitcheys Totlot, Llc
1 health-basedSouth County Park
All resolvedTransteck Inc.
Jimmy Joys Log Cabin Inn
All resolvedEi Castillo Pizzeria
All resolvedClearview Nursing Home
Shamrock Inn
Valley Market
Pinesburg Softball Complex
All resolvedCamp Harding
All resolvedBeaver Creek Country Club
1 health-basedNorth American Rod And Gun Club
All resolvedLeitersburg Inn /Dewey Pub
Beaver Creek Country Store
Sunnyspot Farm Mkt.
Forty West Lounge
Webbers Grocery
Neff Apartment
Devils Backbone Park
Village Mini Deli
Black Steer Family Steak House
Younger Toyota
Shining Tree Childrens Home
Continential Baking
Westminster Livestock Auction
Anita Lynne Home
Mci
Southern States Hagerstown
Long Branch Saloon
Tj'S Pit Stop
1 health-basedHaynes Trailer Court
Zack Greenlee Trackside
Heritage Manor Assisted Living
Conococheague Apartments
Emmanuel Baptist Temple
Baylor Inc.
1 health-basedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.