Piney Creek Corporation
EPA ID: MD0170021 · 31 people served · 1 ZIP code
Piney Creek Corporation's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 31 residents year after year.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Piney Creek Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Piney Creek Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $100,359 and an estimated 5,905 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Piney Creek Corporation'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
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System Overview
Piney Creek Corporation (EPA ID: MD0170021) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 31 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 21619 in Chester.
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
- 21619 — Chester
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Piney Creek Corporation (MD0170021) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piney Creek Corporation water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Piney Creek Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Piney Creek Corporation serve?
Piney Creek Corporation serves approximately 31 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.
Where does Piney Creek Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.