Epping Forest
EPA ID: MD0020011 · 500 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Epping Forest (MD0020011): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, Epping Forest returns no entries for its service territory of 500 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Epping Forest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Epping Forest have a median household income of $150,955 and about 39,544 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Epping Forest's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Epping Forest (EPA ID: MD0020011) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.003 mg/L (2012-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 Epping Forest (MD0020011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epping Forest water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Epping Forest 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 Epping Forest serve?
Epping Forest serves approximately 500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Epping Forest get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Epping Forest Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0020011/
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