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New Market, MD: 2 Violations - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Market: C.

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

Compliance figures for New Market indicate average water quality in MD overall - some service areas have recorded health-based violations in recent monitoring cycles, while others operate cleanly, making system-level data the most actionable reference point for residents.

How New Market Compares

New Market66/100
Maryland avg69/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$508K
Median Home Value
$2,900
Est. Remediation (0.6% of home value)

New Market Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.003 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 21% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,900 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 11.57.

Water Systems Serving New Market

With 2 utilities splitting service in New Market, MD, water accountability is distributed across 2 systems on the federal record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Market, Maryland (population ~16,515), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 128,911 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 New Market: C (66/100)

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

New Market water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0030 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 1 (High Risk)

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

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
21774 C 2 0 New Design - Frederick County

All ZIP Codes in New Market

  • 21774 [C] - 2 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for New Market

9.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.1%
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 9.5% ↓
Diabetes 10.6% ↑
Mental Health 15.1% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in New Market

Contaminant 2020 4 violations
Other

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

How Old Is New Market's Housing Stock?

1993
Median Build Year
21%
Built Before 1986
4%
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

Copper plumbing joined with lead solder was standard practice through the mid-1980s - a design choice that federal regulators prohibited in 1986. New Market's residential inventory, centered around a median build year of 1993, is weighted toward the post-prohibition era. That context is relevant because the primary plumbing risk in older homes comes not from the municipal water supply but from what happens as water moves through lead-jointed pipes inside the structure - an exposure pathway that newer homes mostly avoid.

1993
Median Year Built
21%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
4%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (4%) 1970–1986 (17%) Post-1986 (79%)

Most homes in New Market 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.

New Market: Remediation Cost in Perspective

In New Market, the equity impact of remediation is proportionally small - not the kind of financial commitment that rises to the level of a genuine planning constraint, but a minor share of what most properties here are worth.

Median Home Value
$508,100
Est. Remediation
$2,900
Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Remediation costs in New Market are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,900–$4,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 19% above the Maryland average.

Protecting Children from Lead in New Market

21%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.003
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.

Since the federal solder ban took effect, new plumbing has been built without that pathway, and New Market's pre-rule stock at 21% reflects a contained footprint.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for New Market

4
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$1,736
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for New Market contains 4 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $1,736. 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 <strong>$2,900</strong> 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.

What You Can Do in New Market

  1. 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.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Contaminant 2020 can reduce the most common contaminant found in New Market's water.
  3. 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 New Market, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Market, MD?
New Market has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (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. 2 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does New Market have?
New Market water systems have a total of 2 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does New Market water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in New Market is 0.003 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 New Market compare to Maryland average?
New Market has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100, which is below the Maryland state average of 69/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New Market?
New Market is served by 2 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 16,515 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Market?
Estimated remediation costs in New Market average $2,900 per household, ranging from $1,900 to $4,100. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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