Water Quality in NORTH EAST, MD (21901)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21901.

163

Total Violations

Health-Based

112

Monitoring / Reporting

154

Resolved

What does this mean?

154 of 163 violations have been resolved. 51 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 112 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: 76 Population served: 15,912

Violations Detail (163 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 1, 2025	Active	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	76	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	76	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	76	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	64	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	64	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	64	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Active	N/A
CARBON, TOTAL	Health-Based	N/A	0.95	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
CARBON, TOTAL	Health-Based	N/A	0.95	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
CARBON, TOTAL	Health-Based	N/A	0.95	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 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	Active	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	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
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 12, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 12, 2024	Resolved	N/A
CARBON, TOTAL	Health-Based	N/A	0.97	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
CARBON, TOTAL	Health-Based	N/A	0.97	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
CARBON, TOTAL	Health-Based	N/A	0.97	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
CARBON, TOTAL	Health-Based	N/A	0.97	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 28, 2024	Active	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Aug 29, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	81	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	81	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	81	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	81	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	62	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	62	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	62	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	62	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	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	83	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	83	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	83	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Health-Based	N/A	83	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	66	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	66	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	66	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	66	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 5, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 5, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 5, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 5, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 5, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 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
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
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Active	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Active	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	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, 2022	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, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
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	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	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	Mar 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
Asbestos	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Asbestos	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Asbestos	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Asbestos	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Asbestos	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	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
Endothall	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Endothall	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Endothall	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 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(21)

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

Jul 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

Jul 1Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Mar 31Active

2024(53)

CARBON, TOTAL

Dec 31Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

Dec 31Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

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

Public Notice

Oct 12Resolved

Public Notice

Oct 12Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

Sep 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

Sep 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

Sep 30Resolved

CARBON, TOTAL

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 28Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

Aug 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Aug 29Active

Public Notice

Aug 12Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 12Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 29Resolved

How Does This Compare?

NORTH EAST (21901) has 163 recorded violations, including 51 health-based. 9 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 NORTH EAST, MD (21901)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (163 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(21)

2024(53)

2023(46)

2022(18)

2021(25)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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