Wakefield Valley
EPA ID: MD0060017 · 2,436 people served · 2 ZIP codes
For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Wakefield Valley has supplied tap water to 2,436 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wakefield Valley Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Wakefield Valley serves a community with a median household income of $105,815 and an estimated 62,595 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wakefield Valley's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Carroll County, Maryland rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
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
Wakefield Valley (EPA ID: MD0060017) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 2,436 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wakefield Valley (MD0060017) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wakefield Valley water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Wakefield Valley has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Wakefield Valley serve?
Wakefield Valley serves approximately 2,436 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Wakefield Valley get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.