Town of Queenstown
EPA ID: MD0170003 · 705 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Town of Queenstown posted zero EPA violations serving 705 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Queenstown Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Town of Queenstown serves a community with a median household income of $132,500 and an estimated 3,802 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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 Queenstown'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 Queen Anne's 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
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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
Town of Queenstown (EPA ID: MD0170003) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 705 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 21658 in Queenstown.
Violation History
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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ZIP Codes Served
- 21658 — Queenstown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Queenstown (MD0170003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Queenstown water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Town of Queenstown has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Town of Queenstown serve?
Town of Queenstown serves approximately 705 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.
Where does Town of Queenstown get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.