Water Quality in Princess Anne, MD (21853)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21853.
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 9 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,537
Population
36
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
Town Of Princess Anne
Princess Anne-Somerset Cnty Sa
Fire And Rescue Center
Fairmount
Rumbley
Great Hope Golf Course
Cowgers Trailers
Princess Anne Campground
St. Laurent Forest Products
Bucks Store
Frenchtown
Chesapeake Lumber
Somerset Co Health Dept
1 health-basedCorner Mkt.
Harbor Club
St. Mark United Meth. Christ
Whites Market
Barbeque Junction
Kings Creek Mkt.
Perdue Hatchery
Chesapeake Growers
Kings Creek Canning Co.
Hilltop Grocery
Perdue
Somerset Animal Hospital
Somerset Co. Tourism Center
Mt. Vernon Fire Co.
Mt. Vernon Packing Co.
Smith Island Visitors Center
Mt Veron School
B & P Mkt.
St. Mary'S Baptist Church
Bivalve Oyster Co
Thirst Quencher
Linden Ave. Sub Shop
Walter Polk American Legion
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
How Does This Compare?
Princess Anne (21853) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.
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.