CITY REPORT MD 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Windsor Mill, MD: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 64/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Windsor Mill: C.

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

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

How Windsor Mill Compares

Windsor Mill64/100
Maryland avg69/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 64
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$271K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Est. Remediation (0.8% of home value)

Key Facts for Windsor Mill Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0027 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 61% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,100 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 12.61 - above typical levels.

Windsor Mill's Water Providers

As of current federal records, Windsor Mill, MD is served primarily by one water utility among 1 tracked system. That single provider handles infrastructure investment, rate adjustments, and regulatory reporting under EPA oversight.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Windsor Mill, Maryland (population ~39,545), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,600,000 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. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Windsor Mill: C (64/100)

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

Windsor Mill water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0027 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
Contaminant 2020 Other 4 1
Contaminant 2959 Other 4 1
Lead Inorganic 2 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
21244 C 9 2 City of Baltimore

All ZIP Codes in Windsor Mill

  • 21244 [C] - 9 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Windsor Mill Community Health Snapshot

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.1%
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% ↑
Diabetes 13.1% ↑
Mental Health 16.1% ↑

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

What's in Windsor Mill's Water?

Contaminant 2020 4 violations
Other
Contaminant 2959 4 violations
Other
Lead 2 violations
Inorganic · EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L

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

Windsor Mill Infrastructure Age

1972
Median Build Year
61%
Built Before 1986
20%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 61% 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

When more than half a city's housing predates the 1986 federal ban on lead solder, plumbing-era lead risk becomes a citywide concern rather than an exception. Windsor Mill's median build year of 1972 places it squarely in that category.

1972
Median Year Built
61%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
20%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (20%) 1970–1986 (41%) Post-1986 (39%)

Over half of homes in Windsor Mill 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 Windsor Mill

Given current Windsor Mill valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.

Median Home Value
$271,200
Est. Remediation
$2,100
Remediation as % of home value 0.8%

Remediation costs in Windsor Mill are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,100–$3,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 37% below the Maryland average.

Windsor Mill: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

61%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0027
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.

Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 61% pre-rule share in Windsor Mill keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.

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

Windsor Mill: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

30
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$6,930
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Windsor Mill contains 30 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,930. 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>$2,100</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 Windsor Mill

  1. 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.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Contaminant 2020 can reduce the most common contaminant found in Windsor Mill's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 61% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Windsor Mill, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Windsor Mill, MD?
Windsor Mill has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100 (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. 9 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Windsor Mill have?
Windsor Mill water systems have a total of 9 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Windsor Mill water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Windsor Mill is 0.0027 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 does Windsor Mill compare to Maryland average?
Windsor Mill has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100, which is below the Maryland state average of 69/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Windsor Mill?
Windsor Mill is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 39,545 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Windsor Mill?
Estimated remediation costs in Windsor Mill average $2,100 per household, ranging from $1,100 to $3,400. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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