Water System Report MD

Town of Oakland

EPA ID: MD0110008 · 1,850 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Town of Oakland, 1,850 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,850
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$210K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,302
Median Household Income
13,469
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Oakland serves a community with a median household income of $65,302 and an estimated 13,469 residents across its service area. 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?

Surface Water

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Garrett County, Maryland rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Town of Greensboro
1,878 people
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1,800 people
0 violations
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1,921 people
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Town of Rock Hall
1,750 people
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

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

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Oakland (MD0110008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Oakland water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Town of Oakland has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

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.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

2
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,064
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2018-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,850
Reported to Maryland

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Town of Oakland meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Oakland serve?
Town of Oakland serves approximately 1,850 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Oakland's water source?
Town of Oakland draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Oakland's service area?
The Town of Oakland service area has a median household income of $65,302. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Oakland get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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