Mountain Hill Water Company
EPA ID: MD0070034 · 2,154 people served · 4 ZIP codes
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Mountain Hill Water Company has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 2,154 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
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 3 (2023) to 17 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mountain Hill Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mountain Hill Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $81,322 and an estimated 71,904 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mountain Hill Water Company'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 75th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
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
Mountain Hill Water Company (EPA ID: MD0070034) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 2,154 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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: 3 ZIP codes 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 Mountain Hill Water Company (MD0070034) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Hill Water Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Mountain Hill Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Mountain Hill Water Company serve?
Mountain Hill Water Company serves approximately 2,154 people across 4 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Mountain Hill Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.