Water Quality in Westover, MD (21871)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21871.
Active Health Violations
5 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 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,764
Population
25
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Goose Creek And Westover Food Mart
Somerset Truck Growers Coop
Somerset County Technical High School
1 health-basedSomerset County Intermediate School
1 health-basedHolly Grove Christian School
1 health-basedDash In - Westover
Somerset County Board Of Education
1 health-basedDeal Island School
1 health-basedPerdue Inc. Hatchery
Westover Texaco
Chesapeake Growers
D.J.'S
Goose Creek Marina/Campground
St. James United Meth. Church
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
Jehovah'S Witness
Joannies Country Kitchen
Church Of The Brethren
Richards Exxon
Holly Grove Mennonite
John Wesley Meth. Church
English'S Family Rest.
Summerset Co. Roads Dept.
Marion Sarah Peyton Elementary
Robert Johnson Health Center
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Westover (21871) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.
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.