Historical Compliance Records MD 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth

EPA ID: MD0300004 ยท 162 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth (MD0300004): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth carries 9 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 162 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

162
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
6
Contaminants Flagged
$229K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,539
Median Household Income
80,382
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
88%
Pre-1986 Housing

The The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth serves a community with a median household income of $69,539 and an estimated 80,382 residents across its service area. Approximately 88% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
65th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 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. 2 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.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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150 people
0 violations
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178 people
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Mariellen Park
184 people
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Leonardtown Farm
193 people
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Fox Meadow
128 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,250 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth (EPA ID: MD0300004) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 162 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 9 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 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
February 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

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 The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth (MD0300004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth serve?

The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth serves approximately 162 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Surface Water Treatment Rule, 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 5 contaminants 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 The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth serve?
The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth serves approximately 162 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth's water source?
The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth's service area?
The The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth service area has a median household income of $69,539. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth get its water?
The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. 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.). The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth (MD): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0300004/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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