Water Quality in Hagerstown, MD (21795)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21795.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 23 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

10,144

Population

23

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

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

Town Of Williamsport Distribution System

All resolved
Purchased surface water 2,400 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Williamsport Mayor And Council

Purchased surface water 2,000 people served
0 violations

Town Of Sharpsburg

Surface water 1,360 people served
0 violations

Town Of Clear Spring

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 455 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Hagerstown Snug Harbor Koa

Groundwater 258 people served
0 violations

Cedar Ridge Ministries

Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations

Potomac Fish And Game Club Kitchen

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 53 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Downsville General Store

Purchased surface water 52 people served
0 violations

Potomac Fish And Game Club Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cedar Ridge Children'S Home & School

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 45 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.76 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mcmahons Mill Campground

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Funkstown Rod & Gun Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pinesburg Deli

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Conococheague Little League

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Improved Order Of Redmen, Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mcmahons Mill Restaurant (See 121-1050)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Pinecrest Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Martin Marietta Mat/Pinesburg Quarry

Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations

Cascade Town Center (Fort Ritchie)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Broad Lane Inc

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Briercrest Apartments

All resolved
Groundwater 0
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

13 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
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 (21795) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 73th 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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