Water System Report MD

U.s. Naval Academy

EPA ID: MD0020042 ยท 8,700 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for U.s. Naval Academy (MD0020042): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: U.s. Naval Academy - zero violations, five years, 8,700 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
8,700
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for U.s. Naval Academy Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$102,595
Median Household Income
41,508
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The U.s. Naval Academy serves a community with a median household income of $102,595 and an estimated 41,508 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

U.s. Naval Academy's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% 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
Flood Insurance $1,850
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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

U.s. Naval Academy (EPA ID: MD0020042) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 8,700 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 U.s. Naval Academy (MD0020042) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is U.s. Naval Academy water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for U.s. Naval Academy 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 U.s. Naval Academy serve?

U.s. Naval Academy serves approximately 8,700 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does U.s. Naval Academy get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from U.s. Naval Academy safe to drink?
U.s. Naval Academy earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
U.s. Naval Academy meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does U.s. Naval Academy serve?
U.s. Naval Academy serves approximately 8,700 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is U.s. Naval Academy's water source?
U.s. Naval Academy draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of U.s. Naval Academy's service area?
The U.s. Naval Academy service area has a median household income of $102,595. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does U.s. Naval Academy get its water?
U.s. Naval Academy's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). U.s. Naval Academy Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0020042/
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