Water System Report MD

Saint James School

EPA ID: MD0210209 · 200 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Saint James School shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 200 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

200
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Saint James School Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,972
Median Household Income
100,670
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Saint James School serves a community with a median household income of $69,972 and an estimated 100,670 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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?

Surface Water

Saint James School'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Washington County, Maryland rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Saint James School (EPA ID: MD0210209) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 200 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Saint James School (MD0210209) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint James School water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Saint James School has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Saint James School serve?

Saint James School serves approximately 200 people across 7 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Saint James School get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Saint James School meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Saint James School serve?
Saint James School serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Saint James School's water source?
Saint James School draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Saint James School's service area?
The Saint James School service area has a median household income of $69,972. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Saint James School get its water?
Saint James School'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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