CITY REPORT MD HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

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 has a few items worth a quick check.

Bowie, MD scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.

How Bowie Compares

Bowie82/100

Maryland avg69/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

B · 82

Avg Safety Score

Zone 2

County Radon Potential (Moderate)

$546K

Median Home Value

$725

Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Bowie Water

Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
Estimated remediation: $725 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.05.

Who Supplies Your Water in Bowie

Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 2 shown below do not apply to the others among the 2 tied to Bowie, MD.

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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions	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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

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

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 8 violations

Treatment Technique

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

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Bowie Homeowners

Estimated remediation for Bowie is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.

Median Home Value

$545,800

Est. Remediation

$725

Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Bowie can be compared with local home values. The $413–$1,250 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. 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 $725 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 average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Flood Risk

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

7 tracked 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 model indicator 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 ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 2 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Bowie?

EPA records list 2 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Bowie water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 7 mapped ZIP codes.

How does Bowie compare to Maryland average?

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

How many water systems serve Bowie?

Our records map 2 water systems to 7 ZIP codes in Bowie. The related population figure in our data is approximately 105,843 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

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

Estimated remediation cost per household in Bowie: $725; modeled range $413 to $1,250. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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