Water System Report MD

Martingham Utilities Cooperative

EPA ID: MD0200004 ยท 675 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Martingham Utilities Cooperative (MD0200004): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Martingham Utilities Cooperative carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 675 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

675
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$603K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Martingham Utilities Cooperative Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,685
Median Household Income
4,191
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Martingham Utilities Cooperative serves a community with a median household income of $97,685 and an estimated 4,191 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Martingham Utilities Cooperative'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Martingham Utilities Cooperative (EPA ID: MD0200004) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 675 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 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 Martingham Utilities Cooperative (MD0200004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martingham Utilities Cooperative water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Martingham Utilities Cooperative 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 Martingham Utilities Cooperative serve?

Martingham Utilities Cooperative serves approximately 675 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Martingham Utilities Cooperative get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Martingham Utilities Cooperative meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Martingham Utilities Cooperative serve?
Martingham Utilities Cooperative serves approximately 675 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Martingham Utilities Cooperative's water source?
Martingham Utilities Cooperative draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Martingham Utilities Cooperative's service area?
The Martingham Utilities Cooperative service area has a median household income of $97,685. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Martingham Utilities Cooperative get its water?
Martingham Utilities Cooperative'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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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Martingham Utilities Cooperative Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0200004/
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