Water Quality in Ocean City, MD (21842)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21842.
Active Health Violations
12 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 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,226
Population
106
Water Systems
59
Violations (5yr)
12
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (106)
Ocean City
Groundwater 150,000 people served
0 violations
Town Of Ocean City
1 health-based Groundwater 30,000 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 2.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Wallbangers And Harborside
Groundwater 885 people served
0 violations
Steamer Restaurant(Crab Alley)
Groundwater 850 people served
0 violations
Carraba'S Italian Grill
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Oceanpines Md Marine Utilities
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Burger King
Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations
Plim Plaza Hotel - Distribution
Purchased groundwater 380 people served
0 violations
Mancinis Restaurant
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Del-Mar-Va Trailer Park
Groundwater 249 people served
0 violations
Golden Sands Condos -Consec To Md0230003
Purchased groundwater 227 people served
0 violations
Delmarva Acco
Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations
Baja Amusement Inc
Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations
Ocean City Grand Prix
Groundwater 205 people served
0 violations
Francis Scott Key Motel
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Sandy Island Seafood
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Sello'S
Groundwater 171 people served
0 violations
Braemar Condos Distribution
1 health-based Groundwater 170 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Popeye'S
Groundwater 166 people served
0 violations
Alamo Court Motel
Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations
Htr Adirondacks
All resolved Groundwater 145 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Greenridge Trailer Park
Groundwater 138 people served
0 violations
Seagull Trailer Park
Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations
Kings Grant System Ii
Groundwater 122 people served
0 violations
Kings Grant System I
Groundwater 122 people served
0 violations
Dominos Pizza
Groundwater 113 people served
0 violations
Toast Cafe
Groundwater 108 people served
0 violations
Ocean City Chamber Of Commerce
Groundwater 107 people served
0 violations
Breakfast Cake, Rambler Snack Shop
Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations
Eagles Landing Comfort Station 1
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Bali Hi Rv Park Campground - See 1231220
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Shantytown Marina North Dock
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Sunset Bus. Park/ Meyers Siding Condo
1 health-based Groundwater 85 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Sea Isle - Trimpers Employee Housing
Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations
Princess Royale Hotel Distribution
2 health-based Purchased groundwater 80 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Bedtime Inn And Plaza Tapatia Restaurant
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Little Manor Trailer Park
Groundwater 78 people served
0 violations
Virginia Space Coast Mall
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Quality Inn & Suites (Prev Econolodge)
Purchased groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Beach Bum
Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations
Delmarva Mobile Home Park
Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Seaside Christian Academy
1 health-based Groundwater 60 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Martin Fish Company
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Timberwycke Estates Mobile Hom
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Timberwycke Estates Mobile Hom
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Charlie'S Bait Shop
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Canyon Cafe
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
South Harbor Trailer Park
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Wor Co Addict Council Ctr (Wacs)
Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Francis Scott Key Family Resort
1 health-based Groundwater 40 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Bb Apartments (Prev Woc Village Apts)
1 health-based Groundwater 40 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
A.E. Phillips And Son
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Training Station Pre- School
Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations
Ocean City Airport
Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations
Fishermans Haven Condo
Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations
Sea Watch Condominium Distribution Syst
1 health-based Purchased groundwater 32 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Shrimp Boat
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Herring Creek Professional Center
1 health-based Groundwater 30 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Salt Life, Llc
1 health-based Groundwater 29 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jerome H Harmon
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Queens Quest
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
West Ocean City Business Park
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Pine View Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shantytown
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Four Seasons Park Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ocean City Ice Cream
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
C & R Seafood
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bobbi'S Gold Wagon
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Homestretch
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Beachtree Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Smokers Barbeque Pit (Connected To Cws)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Pines Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
South Harbor Trailer Court
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sinnamons Apts & Cottages
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hoopers Sneaky Petes Bar(See 123-1048)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sea Way Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Buck'S Place
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Down To Earth (Del.)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Krugers Cottages
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cook'S Cottages & Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Keystone Cottages
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Crest Cottages And Trailer Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Copper Pot Cafe
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Castaway'S Plantation
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lloyd Pusey Pk.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Esther Apts
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Herring Landing Nature Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Greenridge Trailer Park - See 0230204
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
White Marlin Mall
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Del Mar Va Cottages
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wonderland Day Care
Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations
Ocean City Market Place (Food Lion)
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Coastal Smokehouse
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Dumsers
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Em-Ings Broiled Foods
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Mike Shell
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Real Deal Seafood And Subs/ Braddah Barn
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Bedtime Inn - West Side
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Bedtime Inn - Pool
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Candy Kitchen
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Mickey Finn Commissary
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Ocean City Solid Waste Yard
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Fishermans Marina
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Pier 23 -Mad Fish Bar & Grill
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Bedtime Inn - East Side
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Oc Park And Ride
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
23 violations
Has active
TTHMHealth-Based
8 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
14 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
2 violations
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0.9 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Ocean City (21842) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 59.
Fewer violations 90th 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
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.