CITY REPORT MD 1 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Bowie, MD: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 82/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Bowie, MD
Creator: ZipCheckup
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7 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Bowie: B.

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

Residents of Bowie generally live with tap water that beats the MD safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.

How Bowie Compares

Bowie82/100

Maryland avg69/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

B · 82

Avg Safety Score

Zone 2

Radon Risk (Moderate)

$546K

Median Home Value

$1,671

Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

What You Should Know About Bowie Water

Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
Estimated remediation: $1,671 per household.
CDC health risk index: 13.05 - above typical levels.

Who Supplies Your Water in Bowie

With 2 utilities splitting service in Bowie, MD, water accountability is distributed across 2 systems on the federal record.

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

B
City of Bowie
Serves ~25,000 people 2 violations

B

Overview

We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Bowie, Maryland (population ~105,843), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 1,925,000 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 7 ZIP codes.

3 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (75%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Bowie: B (82/100)

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

Bowie water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
Zone 2 (Moderate): 7 ZIP codes
Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

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

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Stage 2 DBP Rule	Treatment Technique	8	3

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
20715	B	2	1	City of Bowie
20716	B	2	1	Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
20720	B	2	1	Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
20721	B	Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission	1,900,000

All ZIP Codes in Bowie

20715 [B] - 2 violations ⚠
20716 [B] - 2 violations ⚠
20717
20718
20719
20720 [B] - 2 violations ⚠
20721 [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.

Health Outcomes in Bowie

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

Top Contaminants in Bowie Water

Stage 2 DBP Rule 8 violations

Treatment Technique

Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Bowie Homeowners

Given current Bowie valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.

Median Home Value

$545,800

Est. Remediation

$1,671

Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Remediation costs in Bowie are relatively low compared to home values. The $779–$2,886 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 28% above the Maryland average.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Bowie

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$5,875

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Bowie contains 73 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $5,875. 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>$1,671</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 Bowie, MD

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

2 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

7 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

82/100 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 Bowie, MD?

Bowie has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 (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. 2 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How many water violations does Bowie have?

Bowie water systems have a total of 2 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation. Violations are tracked across 7 ZIP codes.

How does Bowie compare to Maryland average?

Bowie has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100, which is above the Maryland state average of 69/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Bowie?

Bowie is served by 2 public water systems across 7 ZIP codes, serving approximately 105,843 people.

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

Estimated remediation costs in Bowie average $1,671 per household, ranging from $779 to $2,886. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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