CITY REPORT MD

Oxon Hill, MD Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Oxon Hill, MD
Creator: ZipCheckup
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2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Oxon Hill: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

The water systems supplying Oxon Hill show a track record of above-average compliance with federal standards - consistently among the better performers in MD.

How Oxon Hill Compares

Oxon Hill83/100

Maryland avg69/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

B · 83

Avg Safety Score

Zone 2

Radon Risk (Moderate)

$352K

Median Home Value

$1,250

Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Key Facts for Oxon Hill Residents

Estimated remediation: $1,250 per household.
CDC health risk index: 13.05 - above typical levels.

Oxon Hill's Water Providers

One utility dominates residential water service in Oxon Hill, MD - out of 1 system in federal records.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Serves ~1,900,000 people

B

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Oxon Hill, Maryland (population ~29,518), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,900,000 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Oxon Hill: B (83/100)

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

Oxon Hill water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 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.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
20745	B	Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission	1,900,000

All ZIP Codes in Oxon Hill

20745 [B]
20750

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.

Oxon Hill Community Health Snapshot

11.5%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

15.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

14.3%

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 11.5% ↑

Diabetes 15.2% ↑

Mental Health 14.3% ↓

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

How Remediation Costs Compare in Oxon Hill

Property equity in Oxon Hill runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs - a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.

Median Home Value

$351,500

Est. Remediation

$1,250

Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Remediation costs in Oxon Hill are relatively low compared to home values. The $550–$2,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 18% below the Maryland average.

Oxon Hill: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$20,283

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Oxon Hill contains 30 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $20,283. 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>$1,250</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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Oxon Hill, MD

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0 mg/L avg lead

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Flood Risk

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

2 monitored ZIP codes

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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

83/100 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 Oxon Hill, MD?

Oxon Hill has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) 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. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How does Oxon Hill compare to Maryland average?

Oxon Hill has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is above the Maryland state average of 69/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Oxon Hill?

Oxon Hill is served by 1 public water system across 2 ZIP codes, serving approximately 29,518 people.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Oxon Hill?

Estimated remediation costs in Oxon Hill average $1,250 per household, ranging from $550 to $2,100. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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