Waterside
EPA ID: MD0100029 · 1,509 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Waterside (MD0100029): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Waterside posted zero EPA violations serving 1,509 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Waterside Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Waterside serves a community with a median household income of $102,306 and an estimated 41,340 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Waterside'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 70th 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. 1 detection recorded.
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
Waterside (EPA ID: MD0100029) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 1,509 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 21701 in Frederick.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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: 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.
- 21701 - Frederick
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Waterside (MD0100029) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waterside water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Waterside 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 Waterside serve?
Waterside serves approximately 1,509 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.
Where does Waterside get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Waterside Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0100029/
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