Water Quality in Elkton, MD (21903)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21903.
Active Health Violations
7 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 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,692
Population
28
Water Systems
55
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)
Town Of Elkton
All resolvedTown Of Perryville
3 health-basedPerryville Mayor & Town Counci
Carpenters Point Water Company
Providence School
Meadow Brook M H P
All resolvedChestnut Point Marina Camp
Chestnut Point Marina Camp
Chestnut Point Marina Camp #2
Chesapeake View Campsite
Williams Trailer Park
Douglass Apartments
Cecil County Central Landfill
2 health-basedChestnut Point Estates Distribution Sys.
1 health-basedGraymount Apartments
1 health-basedBlythedale Market
Chestnut Point Marina Camp #1
St Marks Episcopal Church
Blythedale 7th Day Adventist Church
Furnace Bay Golf Course
First Baptist Of Perryville
Sam'S Boat Marina
Susquehanna Adventist School
Charter Hall Church Ct.(Camp)
Perryville Yacht Club Pco
Craft Haven Inc
All resolvedBreaktime Pub
Douglass Apartments
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Elkton (21903) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 55.
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
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
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.