Town of Oakland
EPA ID: MD0110008 · 1,850 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Oakland (MD0110008): 1 violation on record since 2021. Town of Oakland has 1 EPA violation on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 1,850 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Oakland Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Town of Oakland have a median household income of $65,302 and about 13,469 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% 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 Oakland'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Town of Oakland (EPA ID: MD0110008) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 1,850 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 21550 in Oakland.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0017 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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.
- 21550 - Oakland
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Town of Oakland (MD0110008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Oakland water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of Oakland; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Town of Oakland serve?
Town of Oakland serves approximately 1,850 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.
Where does Town of Oakland get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Oakland (MD): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0110008/
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