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Beltsville, MD: High Radon Risk - Home Safety 83/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Beltsville, MD
Creator: ZipCheckup
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2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Beltsville: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Tap water in Beltsville, MD scores well - low violation counts, above-average safety grade.

How Beltsville Compares

Beltsville83/100

Maryland avg69/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

B · 83

Avg Safety Score

Zone 1

Radon Risk (High)

$423K

Median Home Value

$2,050

Est. Remediation (0.5% of home value)

Key Facts for Beltsville Residents

Estimated remediation: $2,050 per household.
CDC health risk index: 13.05 - above typical levels.

Beltsville's Water Providers

Supply infrastructure in Beltsville, MD runs through a single dominant provider - the main entity among 1 tracked system through which rate decisions, infrastructure work, and federal compliance are managed.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Serves ~1,900,000 people

B

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Beltsville, Maryland (population ~28,119), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,900,000 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Beltsville: B (83/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen	UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI	EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Beltsville water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

Zone 1 (High): 2 ZIP codes
Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
20705	B	Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission	1,900,000

All ZIP Codes in Beltsville

20704
20705 [B]

Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Beltsville Community Health Snapshot

11.5%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

15.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

14.3%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.5% ↑

Diabetes 15.2% ↑

Mental Health 14.3% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

How Remediation Costs Compare in Beltsville

At current valuations, Beltsville sits in the low remediation-share tier - the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.

Median Home Value

$423,000

Est. Remediation

$2,050

Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in Beltsville are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,350–$2,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 1% below the Maryland average.

Beltsville: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$6,381

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Beltsville contains 21 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,381. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,050</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Beltsville, MD

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0 mg/L avg lead

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history, recorded rated-zone context, and FEMA property-map guidance

2 monitored ZIP codes

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

83/100 safety score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Beltsville, MD?

Beltsville has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How does Beltsville compare to Maryland average?

Beltsville has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is above the Maryland state average of 69/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Beltsville?

Beltsville is served by 1 public water system across 2 ZIP codes, serving approximately 28,119 people.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Beltsville?

Estimated remediation costs in Beltsville average $2,050 per household, ranging from $1,350 to $2,800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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