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Severna Park, MD: 2 Violations - Home Safety 83/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Severna Park: B.

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

Although water quality varies across any metro, Severna Park's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for MD - and documented violations are few.

How Severna Park Compares

Severna Park83/100
Maryland avg69/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
B · 83
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$644K
Median Home Value
$2,700
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Key Facts for Severna Park Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Homes built before 1986: 68% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,700 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 11.75.

Severna Park's Water Providers

Federal records list 1 water system serving Severna Park, MD. One provider accounts for the large majority of residential water connections in the area, concentrating infrastructure and compliance accountability.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Severna Park, Maryland (population ~28,489), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 290,606 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Severna Park: 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

Severna Park water systems draw from: Groundwater.

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)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead Inorganic 2 1
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
21146 B 2 0 Glen Burnie-broadneck

All ZIP Codes in Severna Park

  • 21146 [B] - 2 violations

Data Sources

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

Severna Park Community Health Snapshot

10%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.6%
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% ↑
Diabetes 10.4% ↓
Mental Health 14.6% ↓

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

What's in Severna Park's Water?

Lead 2 violations
Inorganic · EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L
Stage 1 DBP Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

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

Severna Park Infrastructure Age

1974
Median Build Year
68%
Built Before 1986
17%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 68% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Housing age is one of the most reliable proxies for plumbing-era lead risk, because two federal milestones - the widespread use of lead pipes before 1970 and the continued use of lead solder until 1986 - define the highest-risk tiers of the residential housing stock. With a median build year of 1974, Severna Park falls squarely within the older range - meaning a large fraction of the housing was built under the plumbing standards of those earlier eras. The distribution above captures where that risk concentrates, and why older neighborhoods warrant particular attention from residents concerned about tap water quality.

1974
Median Year Built
68%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
17%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (17%) 1970–1986 (51%) Post-1986 (32%)

Over half of homes in Severna Park were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Severna Park

In Severna Park, the equity impact of remediation is proportionally small - not the kind of financial commitment that rises to the level of a genuine planning constraint, but a minor share of what most properties here are worth.

Median Home Value
$643,600
Est. Remediation
$2,700
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Remediation costs in Severna Park are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,750–$3,900 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 51% above the Maryland average.

Severna Park: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

68%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

In recent monitoring under the Lead and Copper Rule, citywide samples for Severna Park have approached or crossed the regulatory action level on multiple occasions. Combined with 68% of stock dating from the pre-rule era, the picture supports baseline single-tap reads as a standard household-level step.

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

Severna Park: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

90
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$24,307
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Severna Park contains 90 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $24,307. 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>$2,700</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 Severna Park, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Severna Park, MD?
Severna Park 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. 2 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Severna Park have?
Severna Park water systems have a total of 2 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
How does Severna Park compare to Maryland average?
Severna Park 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 Severna Park?
Severna Park is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 28,489 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Severna Park?
Estimated remediation costs in Severna Park average $2,700 per household, ranging from $1,750 to $3,900. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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