Forrest Farm Subdivision
EPA ID: MD0180054 · 577 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Forrest Farm Subdivision (MD0180054): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Despite the 1 historical violation in its record, Forrest Farm Subdivision has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 577 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Forrest Farm Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Forrest Farm Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $139,688 and an estimated 41,079 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Forrest Farm Subdivision'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Forrest Farm Subdivision compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Forrest Farm Subdivision (EPA ID: MD0180054) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 577 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
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 the full compliance record for Forrest Farm Subdivision (MD0180054) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forrest Farm Subdivision water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Forrest Farm Subdivision; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Forrest Farm Subdivision serve?
Forrest Farm Subdivision serves approximately 577 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Forrest Farm Subdivision get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Forrest Farm Subdivision (MD): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0180054/
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