Town of Pittsville
EPA ID: MD0220009 · 1,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Pittsville (MD0220009): 3 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Town of Pittsville recorded 3 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 1,500 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Pittsville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Town of Pittsville 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 Pittsville'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 Pittsville (EPA ID: MD0220009) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 1,500 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: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0037 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 Pittsville (MD0220009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Pittsville water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of Pittsville; its 3 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 Pittsville serve?
Town of Pittsville serves approximately 1,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Town of Pittsville get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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