Gaither Manor Apartments
EPA ID: MD0060202 · 450 people served · 1 ZIP code
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Gaither Manor Apartments sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 450 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gaither Manor Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gaither Manor Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $141,228 and an estimated 37,813 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Gaither Manor Apartments'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.
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. 2 detections recorded.
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
Gaither Manor Apartments (EPA ID: MD0060202) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 21784 in Sykesville.
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
- 21784 — Sykesville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gaither Manor Apartments (MD0060202) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gaither Manor Apartments water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Gaither Manor Apartments has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Gaither Manor Apartments serve?
Gaither Manor Apartments serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.
Where does Gaither Manor Apartments get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.