CITY REPORT MD HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 2

Hunt Valley, MD: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 64/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Hunt Valley, MD
Creator: ZipCheckup
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2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Hunt Valley: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Hunt Valley, MD: a C, mid-scale.

How Hunt Valley Compares

Hunt Valley64/100

Maryland avg69/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

C · 64

Avg Safety Score

Zone 1

County Radon Potential (High)

$650

Est. Remediation

Hunt Valley Water: The Quick Version

Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0027 mg/L.
Estimated remediation: $650 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.61.

Water Systems Serving Hunt Valley

One water system is listed below for Hunt Valley, MD; federal data link 1 to the area overall.

City of Baltimore
Serves ~1,600,000 people 9 violations

C

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Hunt Valley, Maryland (population ~25), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,600,000 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Hunt Valley: C (64/100)

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

Hunt Valley water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0027 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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

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
Toxaphene	Organic	4	1
Chlordane	Organic	4	1
Nitrate	Inorganic	2	1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	Disinfection Byproducts	2	1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions	Treatment Technique	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
21031	C	9	2	City of Baltimore

All ZIP Codes in Hunt Valley

21031 [C] - 9 violations ⚠
21065

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.

CDC Health Data for Hunt Valley

11%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

13.1%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

16.1%

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% ↑

Diabetes 13.1% ↑

Mental Health 16.1% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Hunt Valley

Toxaphene 4 violations

Organic

Chlordane 4 violations

Organic

Nitrate 2 violations

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

Blue baby syndrome in infants

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

Protecting Children from Lead in Hunt Valley

0.0027

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Available area-level lead records for Hunt Valley do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.

What You Can Do in Hunt Valley

Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
Install a certified water filter. For Toxaphene, listed in the water-quality records for Hunt Valley: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Hunt Valley, MD

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

9 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0027 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

64/100 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 Hunt Valley, MD?

Hunt Valley has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100 (Grade C) 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. 9 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 Hunt Valley?

EPA records list 9 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations for Hunt Valley water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.

Does Hunt Valley water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Hunt Valley is 0.0027 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Hunt Valley compare to Maryland average?

Hunt Valley has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100, which is below the Maryland state average of 69/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Hunt Valley?

Our records map 1 water system to 2 ZIP codes in Hunt Valley. The related population figure in our data is approximately 25 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Hunt Valley?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Hunt Valley: $650; modeled range $375 to $1,100. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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