Water System Report MD

Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System

EPA ID: MD0010045 ยท 865 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System (MD0010045): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 865.

Data: EPA SDWIS

865
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$107K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$43,351
Median Household Income
4,515
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System serves a community with a median household income of $43,351 and an estimated 4,515 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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

Southern Region Allegany Distrib. 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

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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 $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System (EPA ID: MD0010045) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 865 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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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 the full compliance record for Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System (MD0010045) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Southern Region Allegany Distrib. 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 Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System serve?

Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System serves approximately 865 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System serve?
Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System serves approximately 865 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System's water source?
Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System's service area?
The Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System service area has a median household income of $43,351. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System get its water?
Southern Region Allegany Distrib. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Southern Region Allegany Distrib. System Water Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0010045/
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