Water Quality in Hagerstown, MD (21769)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21769.
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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,965
Population
17
Water Systems
6
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
City Of Hagerstown
New Design - Frederick County
All resolvedHagerstown
City Of Frederick
Town Of Middletown
All resolvedMiddletown
Skycroft Baptist Conerence Center
Fountaindale Services Inc
Lucy School (Ecofarm, Inc.)
1 health-basedGilberts Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedWillow Oaks, Llc
7-Eleven
Camp Kaylor
Ausherman Construction Co.
The Marameade
This Is It
J B Seafood
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Hagerstown (21769) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.
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.