Town of Grantsville
EPA ID: MD0110005 · 885 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Grantsville (MD0110005): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the reporting cycles included in federal data, Town of Grantsville has no EPA violation entries - the file covers a service population of approximately 885 residents and says nothing about individual household plumbing.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Grantsville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Town of Grantsville have a median household income of $69,677 and about 3,829 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Town of Grantsville's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Town of Grantsville (EPA ID: MD0110005) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 885 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 21536 in Grantsville.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0027 mg/L | No | 2020-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
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.
- 21536 - Grantsville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Town of Grantsville (MD0110005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Grantsville water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Grantsville 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 Grantsville serve?
Town of Grantsville serves approximately 885 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.
Where does Town of Grantsville get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Grantsville Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0110005/
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