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

Groundwater 3,300 people served
0 violations

Princess Anne-Somerset Cnty Sa

Groundwater 2,900 people served
0 violations

Fire And Rescue Center

Groundwater 1,800 people served
0 violations

Fairmount

Groundwater 750 people served
0 violations

Rumbley

Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations

Great Hope Golf Course

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Cowgers Trailers

Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations

Princess Anne Campground

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

St. Laurent Forest Products

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Bucks Store

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Frenchtown

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Chesapeake Lumber

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Somerset Co Health Dept

1 health-based
Groundwater 35 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Corner Mkt.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Harbor Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

St. Mark United Meth. Christ

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Whites Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Barbeque Junction

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kings Creek Mkt.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Perdue Hatchery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Chesapeake Growers

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kings Creek Canning Co.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hilltop Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Perdue

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Somerset Animal Hospital

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Somerset Co. Tourism Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mt. Vernon Fire Co.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mt. Vernon Packing Co.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Smith Island Visitors Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mt Veron School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

B & P Mkt.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

St. Mary'S Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bivalve Oyster Co

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Thirst Quencher

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Linden Ave. Sub Shop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Walter Polk American Legion

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

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.

Fewer violations 67th 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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