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 has a few items worth a quick check.

In ZipCheckup's scoring, Fort George G Meade, MD lands in the A-B grade tier.

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 Linked to Systems with Violations

B · 83

Avg Safety Score

Zone 2

County Radon Potential (Moderate)

Key Facts for Fort George G Meade Residents

Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.75.

Fort George G Meade's Water Providers

Service in Fort George G Meade, MD can differ by address: 2 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 2 largest are listed with their violation records.

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 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 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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
Nitrate	Inorganic	2	1
Lead and Copper 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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

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?

Nitrate 2 violations

Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 10 mg/L

Blue baby syndrome in infants

Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations

Treatment Technique

Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

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

20%

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

Plumbing materials follow installation dates, not medians. Fort George G Meade records a median build year of 1993, and a meaningful share of its homes date from before the 1986 federal lead restrictions.

1993

Median Year Built

38%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

20%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (20%) 1970–1986 (18%) Post-1986 (62%)

Most homes in Fort George G Meade were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and 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 that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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 average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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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 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 Fort George G Meade, MD?

Fort George G Meade has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (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 Fort George G Meade?

EPA records list 2 EPA violations for Fort George G Meade water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped 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 at or above the Maryland state average of 69/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Fort George G Meade?

Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Fort George G Meade. The related population figure in our data is approximately 10,477 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

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