Cedar Cove
EPA ID: MD0180002 · 2,728 people served · 2 ZIP codes
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Cedar Cove has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 2,728 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cedar Cove Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cedar Cove serves a community with a median household income of $106,386 and an estimated 41,542 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cedar Cove'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 St. Mary's 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Cedar Cove (EPA ID: MD0180002) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 2,728 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cedar Cove (MD0180002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cedar Cove water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Cedar Cove has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Cedar Cove serve?
Cedar Cove serves approximately 2,728 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Cedar Cove get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.