Monitoring Violations MD

Town of Sudlersville

EPA ID: MD0170024 · 497 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Town of Sudlersville, 2 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open — the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 497 people in its service area.

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

B · 72
Avg Safety Score
497
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$349K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$80,938
Median Household Income
4,531
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
36th
Poverty Percentile
62th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Sudlersville serves a community with a median household income of $80,938 and an estimated 4,531 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of Sudlersville'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
6th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
26th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Sudlersville compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

TOWN OF SUDLERSVILLE (EPA ID: MD0170024) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 497 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
21668 0.001 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Sudlersville (MD0170024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Sudlersville water safe to drink?

Town of Sudlersville has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Town of Sudlersville serve?

Town of Sudlersville serves approximately 497 people across 5 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Town of Sudlersville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: TOWN OF SUDLERSVILLE Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
168
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 497
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

Is water from Town of Sudlersville safe to drink?
Town of Sudlersville earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Town of Sudlersville's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Town of Sudlersville serve?
Town of Sudlersville serves approximately 497 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Sudlersville's water source?
Town of Sudlersville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Sudlersville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Sudlersville's service area?
The Town of Sudlersville service area has a median household income of $80,938. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Sudlersville get its water?
Town of Sudlersville'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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Town of Sudlersville (EPA ID: MD0170024) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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