Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South]
EPA ID: MD0070006 · 673 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] (MD0070006): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South]; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 673 residents it serves.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] have a median household income of $84,608 and about 49,599 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South]'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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
Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] (EPA ID: MD0070006) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 673 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: Below the reporting limit (2013-12-31).
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 2.
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 Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] (MD0070006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] 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 Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] serve?
Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] serves approximately 673 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South] Water Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0070006/
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