Town of Perryville
EPA ID: MD0070018 ยท 4,413 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Perryville (MD0070018): 5 past health-based violations, since resolved. Past issues aside, Town of Perryville cleared all 39 violations and is compliant today, supplying 4,413 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Perryville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Town of Perryville serves a community with a median household income of $77,500 and an estimated 5,992 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Town of Perryville'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Town of Perryville compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2005 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Town of Perryville (EPA ID: MD0070018) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 4,413 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 35 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2274 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2306 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2274 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2306 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
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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 the full compliance record for Town of Perryville (MD0070018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Perryville water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of Perryville; its 39 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Town of Perryville serve?
Town of Perryville serves approximately 4,413 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Town of Perryville get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Perryville (MD): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0070018/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
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