Laurel, MD: 3 Violations - Home Safety 79/100
7 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Laurel: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Tap water system records for Laurel, MD support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
How Laurel Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Laurel Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0008 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.51.
Who Supplies Your Water in Laurel
3 systems shown for Laurel, MD, from 4 on the federal list.
- B
- B
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Laurel, Maryland (population ~118,136), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 2,538,998 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 7 ZIP codes.
2 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Laurel: B (79/100)
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
Laurel water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0008 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 7 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1. 6 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20724 | B | 2 | 0 | Glen Burnie-broadneck |
| 20723 | C | 1 | 0 | Howard County D.p.w. Distribution |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20707 | B | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission | 1,900,000 |
| 20708 | B | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission | 1,900,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Laurel
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 Laurel
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Laurel Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Laurel Homeowners
The remediation-to-value ratio for Laurel sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in Laurel can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 1% above the Maryland average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Laurel
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 Laurel 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.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Laurel
Historical NFIP data for Laurel contains 71 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $38,836. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $500 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Laurel, MD