Town of Berlin
EPA ID: MD0230001 · 4,500 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Berlin (MD0230001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Town of Berlin has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 4,500 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Berlin Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Town of Berlin serves a community with a median household income of $91,293 and an estimated 24,263 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Town of Berlin'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.
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
Town of Berlin (EPA ID: MD0230001) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 4,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 21811 in Berlin.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0046 mg/L | No | 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.
- 21811 - Berlin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Berlin (MD0230001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Berlin water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Berlin 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 Town of Berlin serve?
Town of Berlin serves approximately 4,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.
Where does Town of Berlin get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Berlin Water Quality Report, MD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0230001/
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