Fairmount
EPA ID: MD0190012 · 750 people served · 3 ZIP codes
EPA monitoring data for Fairmount shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 750 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fairmount Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Fairmount serves a community with a median household income of $51,710 and an estimated 20,048 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 54% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fairmount'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 Worcester 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
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
Fairmount (EPA ID: MD0190012) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 750 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (50/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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 $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: 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 Fairmount (MD0190012) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairmount water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Fairmount has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Fairmount serve?
Fairmount serves approximately 750 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Fairmount 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: FAIRMOUNT Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Fairmount (EPA ID: MD0190012) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.