Water System Report MD

Town of Princess Anne

EPA ID: MD0190002 ยท 3,300 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Princess Anne (MD0190002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Town of Princess Anne - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 3,300 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0031 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$194K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,605
Median Household Income
13,764
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Princess Anne serves a community with a median household income of $51,605 and an estimated 13,764 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 49% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of Princess Anne'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 Princess Anne (EPA ID: MD0190002) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 3,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0031 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Town of Princess Anne (MD0190002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Princess Anne water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Princess Anne in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Town of Princess Anne serve?

Town of Princess Anne serves approximately 3,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Town of Princess Anne get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
406

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Town of Princess Anne meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Princess Anne serve?
Town of Princess Anne serves approximately 3,300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Princess Anne's water source?
Town of Princess Anne draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Princess Anne's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0031 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Princess Anne's service area?
The Town of Princess Anne service area has a median household income of $51,605. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Princess Anne get its water?
Town of Princess Anne'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.

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