CITY REPORT MD HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Ocean City, MD: 6 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

2 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

Zone 3

County Radon Potential (Low)

$416K

Median Home Value

$300

Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Ocean City Water: The Quick Version

Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0028 mg/L.
Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.1.

Water Systems Serving Ocean City

Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 4 tied to Ocean City, MD.

Town of Ocean City
Serves ~30,000 people 6 violations
Mystic Harbour
Serves ~5,945 people
Riddle Farm
Serves ~500 people

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Ocean City, Maryland (population ~11,121), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 36,945 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Ocean City water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0028 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 3.

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
Fluoride	Inorganic	6	1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions	Treatment Technique	6	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
21842	—	6	1	Town of Ocean City

All ZIP Codes in Ocean City

21842 - 6 violations ⚠
21843

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 Ocean City

10.1%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

13.7%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

14.5%

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 10.1% ↑

Diabetes 13.7% ↑

Mental Health 14.5% ↓

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Ocean City

Fluoride 6 violations

Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 4 mg/L

Long-term fluoride exposure above the MCL: bone disease

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 6 violations

Treatment Technique

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

Ocean City: Remediation Cost in Perspective

In Ocean City, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.

Median Home Value

$415,900

Est. Remediation

$300

Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Ocean City can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 3% below the Maryland average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Ocean City

0.0028

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 Ocean City 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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Ocean City

1,916

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$11,220

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

100%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Ocean City contains 1,916 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,220. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $300 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 Ocean City, MD

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

6 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0028 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history, recorded rated-zone context, and FEMA property-map guidance

2 tracked ZIP codes

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Ocean City?

EPA records list 6 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Ocean City water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.

Does Ocean City water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Ocean City is 0.0028 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 many water systems serve Ocean City?

Our records map 4 water systems to 2 ZIP codes in Ocean City. The related population figure in our data is approximately 11,121 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Ocean City?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Ocean City: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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