CITY REPORT MD

Takoma Park, MD: High Radon Risk - Home Safety 67/100

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

ZipCheckup grade for Takoma Park: C.

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

Compared to top-scoring cities in MD, Takoma Park lands in the middle tier - some water systems meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and performance can vary significantly across service areas.

How Takoma Park Compares

Takoma Park67/100

Maryland avg69/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

C · 67

Avg Safety Score

Zone 1

Radon Risk (High)

$671K

Median Home Value

$2,300

Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Takoma Park Water: The Quick Version

Estimated remediation: $2,300 per household.
CDC health risk index: 10.24.

Water Systems Serving Takoma Park

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

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

C

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Takoma Park, Maryland (population ~25,428), 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 Takoma Park: C (67/100)

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

Takoma Park 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 1 (High Risk)

Zone 1 (High): 2 ZIP codes
Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 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
20912	C	Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission	1,900,000

All ZIP Codes in Takoma Park

20912 [C]
20913

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.

CDC Health Data for Takoma Park

9.2%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

10.8%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

12%

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 9.2% ↓

Diabetes 10.8% ↑

Mental Health 12% ↓

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

Takoma Park: Remediation Cost in Perspective

In Takoma Park, documented water and safety issues can be addressed without making a meaningful dent in home equity - the financial proportionality here is favorable, and the commitment fits within standard property planning frameworks.

Median Home Value

$671,400

Est. Remediation

$2,300

Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Remediation costs in Takoma Park are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,500–$3,200 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 57% above the Maryland average.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Takoma Park

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$6,808

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Takoma Park contains 10 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,808. 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>$2,300</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 Takoma Park

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 Takoma Park, 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

67/100 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 Takoma Park, MD?

Takoma Park has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (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. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How does Takoma Park compare to Maryland average?

Takoma Park has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is below the Maryland state average of 69/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Takoma Park?

Takoma Park is served by 1 public water system across 2 ZIP codes, serving approximately 25,428 people.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Takoma Park?

Estimated remediation costs in Takoma Park average $2,300 per household, ranging from $1,500 to $3,200. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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