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Saint James, MD Water - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 1

Radon Risk (High)

$1,200

Est. Remediation

What You Should Know About Saint James Water

Average lead level: 0.0009 mg/L.
Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
CDC health risk index: 14.16 - above typical levels.

Who Supplies Your Water in Saint James

For most households in Saint James, MD, tap water comes from one provider - the utility that controls the local distribution system out of 1 tracked in federal record.

City of Hagerstown
Serves ~92,200 people

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Saint James, Maryland (population ~34), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 92,200 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

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

Water Sources

Saint James water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0009 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.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
21781	—	City of Hagerstown	92,200

All ZIP Codes in Saint James

21781

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.

Health Outcomes in Saint James

10.7%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

13.3%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

16.9%

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 10.7% ↑

Diabetes 13.3% ↑

Mental Health 16.9% ↑

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

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Saint James

0.0009

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.

Lead risk in Saint James appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Saint James water have lead?

The average 90th-percentile lead level in Saint James is 0.0009 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 many water systems serve Saint James?

Saint James is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 34 people.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Saint James?

Estimated remediation costs in Saint James average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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