CITY REPORT MD 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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.

Based on current EPA data, Hunt Valley, MD reflects fair but uneven tap water safety.

How Hunt Valley Compares

Hunt Valley64/100

Maryland avg69/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

C · 64

Avg Safety Score

Zone 2

Radon Risk (Moderate)

$900

Est. Remediation

Hunt Valley Water: The Quick Version

Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations in the past 5 years.
Average lead level: 0.0027 mg/L.
Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
CDC health risk index: 12.61 - above typical levels.

Water Systems Serving Hunt Valley

As of current federal records, Hunt Valley, MD is served primarily by one water utility among 1 tracked system. That single provider handles infrastructure investment, rate adjustments, and regulatory reporting under EPA oversight.

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 lead level (90th percentile): 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

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

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

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Contaminant 2020	Other	4	1
Contaminant 2959	Other	4	1
Lead	Inorganic	2	1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Disinfection Byproducts	2	1
Stage 2 DBP Rule	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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

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

Contaminant 2020 4 violations

Other

Contaminant 2959 4 violations

Other

Lead 2 violations

Inorganic · EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L

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 Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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 Hunt Valley 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.

What You Can Do in Hunt Valley

Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Contaminant 2020 can reduce the most common contaminant found in Hunt Valley's water.
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

⚠️

Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0027 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

64/100 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 Hunt Valley, MD?

Hunt Valley has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100 (Grade C) 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. 9 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How many water violations does Hunt Valley have?

Hunt Valley water systems have a total of 9 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations. Violations are tracked across 2 ZIP codes.

Does Hunt Valley water have lead?

The average 90th-percentile lead level in Hunt Valley is 0.0027 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. 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?

Hunt Valley is served by 1 public water system across 2 ZIP codes, serving approximately 25 people.

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

Estimated remediation costs in Hunt Valley average $900 per household, ranging from $300 to $1,600. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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