Sherwood Forest Water Company
EPA ID: MD0020035 · 1,200 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sherwood Forest Water Company (MD0020035): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Sherwood Forest Water Company's compliance file in EPA SDWIS lists no violations, whether health-based or monitoring and reporting, for a utility that supplies water to approximately 1,200 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sherwood Forest Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Sherwood Forest Water Company 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?
Sherwood Forest Water Company'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
Sherwood Forest Water Company (EPA ID: MD0020035) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 1,200 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
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 Sherwood Forest Water Company (MD0020035) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sherwood Forest Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sherwood Forest Water Company 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 Sherwood Forest Water Company serve?
Sherwood Forest Water Company serves approximately 1,200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Sherwood Forest Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sherwood Forest Water Company Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0020035/
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