Historical Compliance Records MD 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Sunset Lakes Llc

EPA ID: MD0230220 ยท 48 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sunset Lakes Llc (MD0230220): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Sunset Lakes Llc encountered 2 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 48 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

Data: EPA SDWIS

48
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$363K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sunset Lakes Llc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,293
Median Household Income
24,263
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sunset Lakes Llc serves a community with a median household income of $91,293 and an estimated 24,263 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sunset Lakes Llc'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sunset Lakes Llc compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Sunset Lakes Llc (EPA ID: MD0230220) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 48 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 21811 in Berlin.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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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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 Sunset Lakes Llc (MD0230220) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunset Lakes Llc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sunset Lakes Llc; 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 Sunset Lakes Llc serve?

Sunset Lakes Llc serves approximately 48 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.

Where does Sunset Lakes Llc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sunset Lakes Llc's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Sunset Lakes Llc serve?
Sunset Lakes Llc serves approximately 48 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sunset Lakes Llc's water source?
Sunset Lakes Llc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sunset Lakes Llc's service area?
The Sunset Lakes Llc service area has a median household income of $91,293. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sunset Lakes Llc get its water?
Sunset Lakes Llc'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sunset Lakes Llc (MD): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0230220/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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