Port Deposit
EPA ID: MD0070020 · 725 people served · 2 ZIP codes
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Port Deposit has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 725 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2023) to 4 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Port Deposit Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Port Deposit serves a community with a median household income of $81,206 and an estimated 7,343 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Port Deposit'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 Worcester County, Maryland rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Port Deposit (EPA ID: MD0070020) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 725 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
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 Port Deposit (MD0070020) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Deposit water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Port Deposit has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Port Deposit serve?
Port Deposit serves approximately 725 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Port Deposit get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.