Water Quality in OCEAN CITY, MD (21842)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21842.

121

Total Violations

Health-Based

107

Monitoring / Reporting

116

Resolved

What does this mean?

116 of 121 violations have been resolved. 14 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 107 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 106 Population served: 189,697

Violations Detail (121 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 1, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Active	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Active	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Resolved	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Active	N/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Oct 16, 2024	Active	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	97.2	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	97.2	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	97.2	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Fluoride	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(5)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Jul 1Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

2024(36)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Oct 16Active

TTHM

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

How Does This Compare?

OCEAN CITY (21842) has 121 recorded violations, including 14 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in OCEAN CITY, MD (21842)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (121 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(5)

2024(36)

2023(30)

2022(29)

2021(21)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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