Current Noncompliance MD 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Town of Westernport

EPA ID: MD0010033 ยท 2,200 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Westernport (MD0010033): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Town of Westernport, 1 open violation, 2,200 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,200
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$100K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Westernport Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$53,056
Median Household Income
4,608
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Town of Westernport have a median household income of $53,056 and about 4,608 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 89% 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

Town of Westernport'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.

Elevated 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

91 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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maryland

Town of Rising Sun
2,200 people
3 violations
Herald Harbor
2,241 people
1 violation
0 violations
Town of Hurlock
2,150 people
2 violations
Greenridge Subdivision
2,271 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Town of Westernport (EPA ID: MD0010033) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 2,200 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
May 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 CARBON, TOTAL Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2021 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 Yes
CARBON, TOTAL Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Town of Westernport (MD0010033) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Westernport water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Town of Westernport serve?

Town of Westernport serves approximately 2,200 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Town of Westernport get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 5 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Town of Westernport serve? ▼
Town of Westernport serves approximately 2,200 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Westernport's water source? ▼
Town of Westernport draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Westernport's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Town of Westernport? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Town of Westernport have a median household income of $53,056 (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 Town of Westernport get its water? ▼
Town of Westernport'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Westernport (MD): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0010033/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Town of Westernport (EPA ID: MD0010033) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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