Cumberland, MD Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable
5 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Cumberland Water
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $880 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.78 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Cumberland
3 water utilities share the residential service territory in Cumberland, MD - out of 4 total systems in federal records.
Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Cumberland, Maryland, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 41,810 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 5 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Cumberland water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21502 | — | City of Cumberland | 27,039 |
All ZIP Codes in Cumberland
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 Cumberland
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Cumberland Homeowners
Remediation costs in Cumberland are small relative to typical property values - the cost-to-value ratio here is favorable.
Remediation costs in Cumberland are relatively low compared to home values. The $320–$1,520 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 65% below the Maryland average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Cumberland
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Cumberland appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Cumberland
Historical NFIP data for Cumberland contains 142 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $17,066. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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>$880</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.
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