Water System Report MD

Town of Myersville

EPA ID: MD0100020 ยท 1,516 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Myersville (MD0100020): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Violation-free in EPA records - Town of Myersville, 1,516 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,516
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2017-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$476K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$148,821
Median Household Income
28,195
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
17%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Town of Myersville have a median household income of $148,821 and about 28,195 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% 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 Myersville'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maryland

Waterside
1,509 people
0 violations
5 violations
Town of Pittsville
1,500 people
3 violations
Knolls of Windsor
1,553 people
0 violations
Lakeside Village
1,575 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Town of Myersville (EPA ID: MD0100020) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 1,516 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0024 mg/L No 2017-12-31

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 1.

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 Myersville (MD0100020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Myersville water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Myersville 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 Myersville serve?

Town of Myersville serves approximately 1,516 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Town of Myersville get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Town of Myersville; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Town of Myersville serve? ▼
Town of Myersville serves approximately 1,516 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Myersville's water source? ▼
Town of Myersville draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Myersville's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0024 mg/L (sample period ending 2017-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Town of Myersville? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Town of Myersville have a median household income of $148,821 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Myersville get its water? ▼
Town of Myersville'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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Myersville Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0100020/
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