Water Quality in Frederick, MD (21791)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21791.

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

5,340

Population

24

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

New Design - Frederick County

All resolved
Surface water 74,911 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

City Of Frederick

Surface water 54,000 people served
0 violations

City Of Westminster

Surface water 35,256 people served
0 violations

Freedom District

Surface water 24,867 people served
2 violations (5yr)

Union Bridge

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Town Of Union Bridge

Groundwater under influence of surface water 997 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Life In Jesus Berea House

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Uniontown Bible Church

1 health-based
Groundwater 107 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Big Spring Farm

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Heidelberg Materials Us Cement Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bowman Supply

Surface water 60 people served
0 violations

Living Water Presbyterian Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Linwood Brethren Church

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

M.R. Pfoutz And Sons, Inc.

Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations

Johnsville Um Church

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Bark Hill Bible Church

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Deliverance Tabernacle

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Linganore Grange Hall

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Gospel Speading Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Big Spring Farm

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

New Windsor Quarry Maintenance Shop

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bark Hill Bible Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Union Bridge Whistle Stop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lobo'S Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Nitrate-NitriteHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Frederick (21791) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

Fewer violations 57th 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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