Elk Mills, MD (21920): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
EPA data for Elkton West
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 21920 in Elk Mills, MD contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 3 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable
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Required domains
Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (8) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 21920 in Elk Mills, Maryland is mapped to the water system Elkton West (EPA ID: MD0070015). This system provides water to approximately 3,500 people from surface water sources.
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Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 21921 (Elkton) - 2 mi - 19 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 21916 (Childs) - 2 mi
- 21922 (Elkton) - 4 mi
- 19716 (Newark, DE) - 4 mi
- 19717 (Newark, DE) - 5 mi
- 19351 (Lewisville, PA) - 5 mi
- 19360 (New London, PA) - 5 mi
- 19711 (Newark, DE) - 6 mi
- 19713 (Newark, DE) - 6 mi
- 19347 (Kemblesville, PA) - 6 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Elkton West (MD0070015) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
Health Risks from Detected Contaminants
Fluoride
Moderate RiskEPA reference value: 4 mg/L (estándar secundario: 2.0 mg/L)
Tooth & bone damage at high levels
At-risk groups: children aged 8 and younger during tooth development
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, activated alumina, distillation · Find a filter →
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (7) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 21920 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 21920 (primary system: Elkton West), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 21920's water come from?
The recorded water source for Elkton West, a system mapped to ZIP code 21920, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 3,500 people.
How can I get my water tested in Elk Mills?
If Elkton West supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
What is the radon risk for 21920?
21920 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Cecil County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Elk Mills, MD (21920): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/21920/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 21920
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21921 | Elkton, MD | 2.4 mi | C | 19 |
| 21916 | Childs, MD | 2.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 21922 | Elkton, MD | 3.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 19716 | Newark, DE | 4.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 19717 | Newark, DE | 4.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 19351 | Lewisville, PA | 5.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 19360 | New London, PA | 5.2 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 19711 | Newark, DE | 5.7 mi | C | 0 |
| 19713 | Newark, DE | 6.1 mi | C | 0 |
| 19347 | Kemblesville, PA | 6.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
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