Town of Willards
EPA ID: MD0220007 · 1,021 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Willards (MD0220007): 5 violations on record since 2021. Town of Willards's EPA record lists 5 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,021 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Willards Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Town of Willards have a median household income of $74,966 and about 9,425 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Town of Willards's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Town of Willards (EPA ID: MD0220007) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 1,021 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
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, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0029 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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 available EPA compliance records for Town of Willards (MD0220007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Willards water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of Willards; 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 Willards serve?
Town of Willards serves approximately 1,021 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Town of Willards get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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