Water System Report MD

Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System

EPA ID: MD0010003 ยท 2,614 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System (MD0010003): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal SDWIS data returns no violation records for Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System, the supplier serving 2,614 residents - a statement about the EPA file rather than a measurement of contaminant levels in the water.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,614
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$126K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$46,184
Median Household Income
43,133
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System have a median household income of $46,184 and about 43,133 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 39% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

79 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MD or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

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

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

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

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System serve? ▼
Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System serves approximately 2,614 people with drinking water across 2 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 the ZIP codes associated with Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System have a median household income of $46,184 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 39% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bel Air - Pinto Distribution System Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0010003/
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