Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest)
EPA ID: MD0040018 · 1,190 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest) (MD0040018): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal SDWIS data returns no violation records for Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest), the supplier serving 1,190 residents - a statement about the EPA file rather than a measurement of contaminant levels in the water.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest) have a median household income of $135,925 and about 38,595 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Chesapeake Heights (bayside 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Maryland
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
Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest) (EPA ID: MD0040018) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 1,190 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest) (MD0040018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Chesapeake Heights (bayside 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 Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest) serve?
Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest) serves approximately 1,190 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest) get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Chesapeake Heights (bayside Forest) Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0040018/
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