Water Quality in Ocean City, MD (21804)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21804.
Active Health Violations
24 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
40,430
Population
51
Water Systems
55
Violations (5yr)
24
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (51)
Ocean City
City Of Salisbury
Town Of Ocean City
1 health-basedSalisbury
Wor-Wic Community College
Shore Stop #227 Townsend
Mardela Middle/High School
1 health-basedChrist Umc
All resolvedEmmanuel Wesleyan Church
Winterplace Market
All resolvedPerdue Farms Inc. - Feed Mill
5 health-basedSteeplechase Waterworks
Northwestern Elementary School
1 health-basedNutters Crossing Clubhouse,Link Food Srv
Westside Primary School
1 health-basedCedarhurst Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedAmoco Gas Station Hobbs Road
Nutters Crossing Gc- Satellite Building
All resolvedCountry Farm Store 223 And Valero Gas
Walstons Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedShore Stop #245 Frederica
Shore Stop #256 Milford
4 health-basedFaith Baptist Church & School
1 health-basedDelmarva Early Learning Center
1 health-basedWalston Switch Sunoco
B And J Market
Health South/ Peninsula Orthopedics
Harbour Light Estates Community
1 health-basedAzar Eye Institute
1 health-basedOcean Resort Golf
Living Stones Church
Clear Channel Communications, Inc
K And J Market
Bayside Village
1 health-basedShore Stop #253 New Castle
Shore Stop #231 Rising Sun
Perdue Feed Mill
All resolvedChristian Community Child Care Center
1 health-basedOak Terrace Mobile Home Park Llc
1 health-basedWinterplace Animal Hospital
Thyme To Dine
Park Seventh Day Adventist Church
Shore Stop Salisbury (Connect Cws)
Shore Stop #270 Milton
2 health-basedPiedmont Airlines I/C 0220004
Salisbury-Wicomico Airport I/C 0220004
All resolvedPiedmont Airlines - Hangar I/C 0220004
All resolvedTricounty Council For Lwr East.Sh-220004
Vacant- Formerly Hickory Dickory Tots
West Salisbury Elem School (I/C 0220004)
Beaver Run Elem. School (I/C 0220004)
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Ocean City (21804) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 55.
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.