Town of Funkstown Distribution System
EPA ID: MD0210008 · 1,300 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Funkstown Distribution System (MD0210008): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Town of Funkstown Distribution System is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 1,300 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Funkstown Distribution System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Town of Funkstown Distribution System have a median household income of $58,924 and about 63,966 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 34% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Town of Funkstown Distribution System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Maryland
System Overview
Town of Funkstown Distribution System (EPA ID: MD0210008) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 1,300 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 available EPA compliance records for Town of Funkstown Distribution System (MD0210008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Funkstown Distribution System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Funkstown Distribution System 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 Funkstown Distribution System serve?
Town of Funkstown Distribution System serves approximately 1,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Town of Funkstown Distribution System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Funkstown Distribution System Water Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0210008/
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