Powellville, MD Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Powellville: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Compliance figures for Powellville 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 Powellville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Water Systems Serving Powellville
In Powellville, MD, the drinking water supply is organized under a single dominant utility - a consolidated structure that shapes how infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and rate decisions flow to households. When one provider handles the overwhelming share of residential connections out of 1 tracked system, accountability is clear: service upgrades, EPA violation responses, and tariff changes all funnel through that single organizational structure.
- C
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Powellville, Maryland, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,500 people.
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Powellville as of the latest reporting period.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Powellville: C (66/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Powellville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Powellville
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21852 | C | TOWN OF PITTSVILLE | 1,500 |
All ZIP Codes in Powellville
- 21852 [C]
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Powellville
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What You Can Do in Powellville
- 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.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- 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 Powellville, MD