Water Quality in Elkton, MD (21918)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 21918.
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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,169
Population
30
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
Town Of Elkton
All resolvedRoyal Farms #87 Conowingo
Conowingo-Susquehanna Power Co
Conowingo Mobile Home Court
Conowingo Diner Inc
Susquehanna Inn
1 health-basedConowingo Baptist Church
Conowingo Veterans Center
Royal Farms # 87
Friendship Circle Dining Hall-Bell Manor
Conowingo A-Plus
B And D Deli - Country Store Conowingo
Camp Shadow Brook Dining Hall
Gateway Baptist Church
Sweeneys Pub
All resolvedSusquehanna Campgrounds
Trailing Pine Area
Notwen Realty
Basics Deli And Cyber Cafe
Conowingo Crab Shack
Stone House Res. And Ingo Landing Rest.
Oakwood Mennonite Church
Smitty'S Place
Ye Ole Frontier
Daves Family Restaurant
Conowingo Pizza
Bell Manor Progr Girl Scouts
All resolvedFriendship Circles Dining Hall
Richs Market
Galvinell Company
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Elkton (21918) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.