CITY REPORT MD 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Owings Mills, MD: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 64/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Owings Mills: C.

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

Unlike higher-rated cities in MD, Owings Mills carries a fair number of documented violations - the pattern of compliance gaps keeps the city in the middle tier of EPA safety rankings.

How Owings Mills Compares

Owings Mills64/100
Maryland avg69/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 64
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$371K
Median Home Value
$2,900
Est. Remediation (0.8% of home value)

Owings Mills Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0027 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 36% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,900 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 12.61 - above typical levels.

Water Systems Serving Owings Mills

The structure of water supply in Owings Mills, MD is straightforward: one utility provides the bulk of residential service among 1 tracked system, concentrating rate-setting and infrastructure decisions under a single organization.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Owings Mills, Maryland (population ~61,337), 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 1 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 Owings Mills: 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

Owings Mills 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 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
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
21117 C 9 2 City of Baltimore

All ZIP Codes in Owings Mills

  • 21117 [C] - 9 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Owings Mills

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 Owings Mills

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.

How Old Is Owings Mills's Housing Stock?

1996
Median Build Year
36%
Built Before 1986
11%
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

With a median build year of 1996, Owings Mills's housing stock reflects a city built across multiple eras. A substantial share of homes predate 1986 - the year lead solder in plumbing was federally banned - meaning the risk from plumbing materials is unevenly distributed across the city's neighborhoods and property types.

1996
Median Year Built
36%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
11%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (11%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (64%)

Most homes in Owings Mills 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.

Owings Mills: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Equity impact data for Owings Mills lands in the favorable tier - remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.

Median Home Value
$370,700
Est. Remediation
$2,900
Remediation as % of home value 0.8%

Remediation costs in Owings Mills 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 13% below the Maryland average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Owings Mills

36%
Homes Built Before 1986
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.

After the federal action removing lead-bearing solder from new plumbing took effect, building practice shifted - but 36% of the Owings Mills inventory predates that line. With aggregate samples near or beyond 0.015 mg/L, an in-home check moves out of the optional column into the standard list.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Owings Mills

30
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$25,344
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Owings Mills contains 30 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $25,344. 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 Owings Mills

  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 Owings Mills's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 36% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Owings Mills, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Owings Mills, MD?
Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills have?
Owings Mills water systems have a total of 9 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Owings Mills water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills compare to Maryland average?
Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills?
Owings Mills is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 61,337 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Owings Mills?
Estimated remediation costs in Owings Mills 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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