Town of Snow Hill
EPA ID: MD0230007 · 2,409 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Snow Hill (MD0230007): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Town of Snow Hill's EPA record lists 2 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 2,409 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Snow Hill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Town of Snow Hill have a median household income of $71,250 and about 5,202 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% 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 Snow Hill'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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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Town of Snow Hill (EPA ID: MD0230007) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 2,409 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 21863 in Snow Hill.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
| January 1, 2021 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | MCL Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 21863 - Snow Hill
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Town of Snow Hill (MD0230007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Snow Hill water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of Snow Hill; its 2 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 Snow Hill serve?
Town of Snow Hill serves approximately 2,409 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.
Where does Town of Snow Hill get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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