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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Saint James School Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
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?
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.
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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Maryland
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
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
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 21740 — Hagerstown
- 21741 — Hagerstown
- 21742 — Hagerstown
- 21746 — Hagerstown
- 21747 — Hagerstown
- 21748 — Hagerstown
- 21749 — Hagerstown
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.