Water System Report MD

Knolls of Windsor

EPA ID: MD0100041 ยท 1,553 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Knolls of Windsor (MD0100041): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for Knolls of Windsor lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 1,553 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,553
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2014-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$620K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Knolls of Windsor Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$179,797
Median Household Income
43,583
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
9%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
27th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Knolls of Windsor have a median household income of $179,797 and about 43,583 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Knolls of Windsor'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
13th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% 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. 4 detections recorded.

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

Lakeside Village
1,575 people
2 violations
Town of Myersville
1,516 people
0 violations
Waterside
1,509 people
0 violations
Town of Ridgely
1,600 people
0 violations
5 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

Knolls of Windsor (EPA ID: MD0100041) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 1,553 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

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: Below the reporting limit (2014-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Knolls of Windsor (MD0100041) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knolls of Windsor water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Knolls of Windsor 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 Knolls of Windsor serve?

Knolls of Windsor serves approximately 1,553 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Knolls of Windsor 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 Knolls of Windsor; 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 Knolls of Windsor serve? ▼
Knolls of Windsor serves approximately 1,553 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Knolls of Windsor's water source? ▼
Knolls of Windsor draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Knolls of Windsor's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Knolls of Windsor? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Knolls of Windsor have a median household income of $179,797 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Knolls of Windsor get its water? ▼
Knolls of Windsor'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.). Knolls of Windsor Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0100041/
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