Campus Hills Water Works
EPA ID: MD0120007 · 250 people served · 52 ZIP codes
EPA monitoring data for Campus Hills Water Works shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 250 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 50 (2022) to 100 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Campus Hills Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Campus Hills Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $63,627 and an estimated 626,458 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 48% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Campus Hills Water Works's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
About 1% of homes in Frederick County, Maryland rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 68th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 50 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Campus Hills Water Works (EPA ID: MD0120007) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 52 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 50 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 52 ZIP codes:
21015 · 21028 · 21201 · 21202 · 21203 21205 · 21206 · 21209 · 21210 · 21211 21212 · 21213 · 21214 · 21215 · 21216 21217 · 21218 · 21223 · 21224 · 21229 21230 · 21231 · 21233 · 21235 · 21239 21240 · 21241 · 21250 · 21251 · 21260 21263 · 21264 · 21265 · 21268 · 21270 21273 · 21274 · 21275 · 21278 · 21279 21280 · 21281 · 21282 · 21283 · 21284 21285 · 21287 · 21288 · 21289 · 21290 21297 · 21298
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Campus Hills Water Works (MD0120007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Campus Hills Water Works water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Campus Hills Water Works has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Campus Hills Water Works serve?
Campus Hills Water Works serves approximately 250 people across 52 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Campus Hills Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.