Historical Compliance Records MD 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Cheltenham Boys Village

EPA ID: MD0160003 ยท 330 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cheltenham Boys Village (MD0160003): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Cheltenham Boys Village, 2 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 330 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

330
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$512K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cheltenham Boys Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$149,821
Median Household Income
15,923
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
22%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cheltenham Boys Village have a median household income of $149,821 and about 15,923 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cheltenham Boys Village'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

17 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 26% 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. 2 detections recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (proposed standard (not in force)); check current state rules: PFOA: 10 ppt, PFOS: 10 ppt
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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Cheltenham Boys Village (EPA ID: MD0160003) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 330 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 20613 in Brandywine.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 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 Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

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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 Cheltenham Boys Village (MD0160003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheltenham Boys Village water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cheltenham Boys Village; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cheltenham Boys Village serve?

Cheltenham Boys Village serves approximately 330 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.

Where does Cheltenham Boys Village get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Cheltenham Boys Village serve? ▼
Cheltenham Boys Village serves approximately 330 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cheltenham Boys Village's water source? ▼
Cheltenham Boys Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cheltenham Boys Village's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). 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 Cheltenham Boys Village? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cheltenham Boys Village have a median household income of $149,821 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cheltenham Boys Village get its water? ▼
Cheltenham Boys Village'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cheltenham Boys Village (MD): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0160003/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cheltenham Boys Village (MD): 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0160003/}
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Cheltenham Boys Village (EPA ID: MD0160003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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