CITY REPORT MD

Fort George G Meade, MD: 2 Violations - Home Safety 83/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Fort George G Meade, MD
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Fort George G Meade: B.

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

Fort George G Meade tap water earns a high safety grade - above-average compliance with MD and federal standards.

How Fort George G Meade Compares

Fort George G Meade83/100

Maryland avg69/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

B · 83

Avg Safety Score

Zone 2

Radon Risk (Moderate)

$400

Est. Remediation

Key Facts for Fort George G Meade Residents

Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
CDC health risk index: 11.75.

Fort George G Meade's Water Providers

Residential addresses in Fort George G Meade, MD are served by 2 primary water providers out of 2 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.

Glen Burnie-broadneck
Serves ~290,606 people 2 violations

B
Fort George G. Meade
Serves ~62,234 people

B

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Fort George G Meade, Maryland (population ~10,477), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 352,840 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Fort George G Meade: 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

Fort George G Meade water systems draw from: Groundwater.

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 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Lead	Inorganic	2	1
Stage 1 DBP Rule	Treatment Technique	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
20755	B	2	0	Fort George G. Meade

All ZIP Codes in Fort George G Meade

20755 [B] - 2 violations

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.

Fort George G Meade Community Health Snapshot

10%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

10.4%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

14.6%

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 10% ↑

Diabetes 10.4% ↓

Mental Health 14.6% ↓

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

What's in Fort George G Meade's Water?

Lead 2 violations

Inorganic · EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L

Stage 1 DBP Rule 2 violations

Treatment Technique

Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

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

Fort George G Meade Infrastructure Age

1993

Median Build Year

38%

Built Before 1986

10%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Some cities skew heavily toward one construction era; Fort George G Meade does not. The median build year of 1993 reflects a housing stock where older and newer homes share the market in meaningful proportions. That mixed profile means the city carries moderate aggregate plumbing-era risk - with older homes, particularly those built before 1986, representing the portion of the stock where lead-soldered joints may still be present.

1993

Median Year Built

38%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

10%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (10%) 1970–1986 (28%) Post-1986 (62%)

Most homes in Fort George G Meade were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Fort George G Meade: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

38%

Homes Built Before 1986

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.

38% of Fort George G Meade housing dates to the pre-rule era, alongside aggregate readings hovering at the federal action mark - household-level confirmation through a draw-test kit fits the local picture.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Fort George G Meade, 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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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 Fort George G Meade, MD?

Fort George G Meade 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. 2 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How many water violations does Fort George G Meade have?

Fort George G Meade water systems have a total of 2 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.

How does Fort George G Meade compare to Maryland average?

Fort George G Meade 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 Fort George G Meade?

Fort George G Meade is served by 2 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 10,477 people.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Fort George G Meade?

Estimated remediation costs in Fort George G Meade average $400 per household, ranging from $0 to $800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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