Harbour Light Estates Community
EPA ID: MD0220212 · 95 people served · 4 ZIP codes
For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Harbour Light Estates Community has supplied tap water to 95 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Harbour Light Estates Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Harbour Light Estates Community serves a community with a median household income of $68,011 and an estimated 69,524 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Harbour Light Estates Community'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.
About 1% of homes in Wicomico County, Maryland rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed 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
Harbour Light Estates Community (EPA ID: MD0220212) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 95 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Harbour Light Estates Community (MD0220212) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harbour Light Estates Community water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Harbour Light Estates Community has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Harbour Light Estates Community serve?
Harbour Light Estates Community serves approximately 95 people across 4 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Harbour Light Estates Community get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.