Steeplechase Waterworks
EPA ID: MD0220010 · 395 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Steeplechase Waterworks (MD0220010): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Steeplechase Waterworks reported no EPA violations for its service population of 395.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Steeplechase Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Steeplechase Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $88,578 and an estimated 35,064 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Steeplechase Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Steeplechase Waterworks (EPA ID: MD0220010) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 395 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0183 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 the full compliance record for Steeplechase Waterworks (MD0220010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Steeplechase Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Steeplechase Waterworks 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 Steeplechase Waterworks serve?
Steeplechase Waterworks serves approximately 395 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Steeplechase Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Steeplechase Waterworks Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0220010/
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