Historical Compliance Records MD 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
4,413
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
39
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
20
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Perryville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$77,500
Median Household Income
5,992
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Perryville compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

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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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maryland

Prince Frederick
4,371 people
C 1 violation
Town of Denton
4,500 people
0 violations
Town of Delmar
4,500 people
0 violations
Town of Berlin
4,500 people
0 violations
Town of Middletown
4,288 people
D 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $13,585

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$14,295
10 years
$28,590
20 years
$57,180

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $28,590 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 39 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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.

Samples collected
116

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, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Town of Perryville safe to drink?
Town of Perryville has a C safety grade based on 39 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Town of Perryville's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Town of Perryville serve?
Town of Perryville serves approximately 4,413 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Perryville's water source?
Town of Perryville draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Perryville's service area?
The Town of Perryville service area has a median household income of $77,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Perryville get its water?
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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Perryville (MD): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0070018/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Town of Perryville (EPA ID: MD0070018) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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