Historical Compliance Records MD 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Town of St. Michaels

EPA ID: MD0200006 ยท 2,650 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of St. Michaels (MD0200006): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. Town of St. Michaels's record shows 5 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 2,650 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,650
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$577K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of St. Michaels Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,506
Median Household Income
4,034
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of St. Michaels serves a community with a median household income of $80,506 and an estimated 4,034 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Town of St. Michaels'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of St. Michaels compares to EPA limits

Barium 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Barium at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
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2,728 people
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C 1 violation
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2,450 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,050

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,050 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Town of St. Michaels (EPA ID: MD0200006) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 2,650 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
October 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 3 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0018 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 Town of St. Michaels (MD0200006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of St. Michaels water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of St. Michaels; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Town of St. Michaels serve?

Town of St. Michaels serves approximately 2,650 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Town of St. Michaels get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Town of St. Michaels's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Barium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Town of St. Michaels serve?
Town of St. Michaels serves approximately 2,650 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of St. Michaels's water source?
Town of St. Michaels draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of St. Michaels's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of St. Michaels's service area?
The Town of St. Michaels service area has a median household income of $80,506. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of St. Michaels get its water?
Town of St. Michaels'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Town of St. Michaels (EPA ID: MD0200006) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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