Lakewood
EPA ID: MD0040008 · 203 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lakewood (MD0040008): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Lakewood shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 203 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lakewood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lakewood serves a community with a median household income of $173,208 and an estimated 7,512 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lakewood'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Lakewood (EPA ID: MD0040008) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 203 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 20754 in Dunkirk.
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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 20754 - Dunkirk
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lakewood (MD0040008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakewood water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lakewood 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 Lakewood serve?
Lakewood serves approximately 203 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.
Where does Lakewood get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lakewood Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0040008/
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