Water Quality in Elkton, MD (21911)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21911.
Active Health Violations
9 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 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,551
Population
43
Water Systems
41
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (43)
Town Of Elkton
All resolvedRising Sun
Grace Bible Chapel
Autumn Lake Healthcare
1 health-basedSunoco Of Rising Sun #7249
All resolvedAuction House Grill
Plumpton Park Zoo Grounds
3 health-basedCecil Co. Drag Way #2
Plumpton Park Zoo Snack Bar
4 health-basedChantilly Manor Pool
Calvert Manor Nursing Home
Calvertmanor Nursing Home
Sun Valley Trlr Ct
Sun Valley Trlr Ct
State Line Baptist Church
All resolvedRidgeview Mhp
1 health-basedPantry One Petroleum
All resolvedArrowhead Acres
Colora Church Of Christ
Mountain Road Trailer Park
Lafayette Inn
R.S. Congregation Of J.H.
Henkels & Mccoy
Wesleyan Chapel Um Church
Rosebank Um Church
Us Route 1 Bakery/Bigfoot
Hopewell Mlc Mushroom Farm
Porters Grove Baptist Church
Pine Grove Baptist Church
Ebenezer Methodist Church
Country General Store
Farmington Garage
Miracle Theater
Mountain Road Mhp
E & L Seafood
Benjamins Store Inc.
Spready Oak Restaurant
All resolvedRising Sun Citgo
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Rock Springs Store And Commodities
All resolvedConowingto Shell
Its A Small World Daycare
Greenhurst Daycare And Early Learning
All resolvedContaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Elkton (21911) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 41.
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.