Water System Report MD

Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System

EPA ID: MD0010003 · 2,614 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 2,614 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

2,614
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$151K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,721
Median Household Income
50,645
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
57th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System serves a community with a median household income of $58,721 and an estimated 50,645 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Calvert County, Maryland rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System (EPA ID: MD0010003) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 2,614 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System (MD0010003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System serve?

Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System serves approximately 2,614 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
614
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Population served: 2,614
Reported to Maryland

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System serve?
Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System serves approximately 2,614 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System's water source?
Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System's service area?
The Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System service area has a median household income of $58,721. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System get its water?
Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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