Historical Compliance Records MD 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Keswick Multi-care Center

EPA ID: MD0300005 ยท 575 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Keswick Multi-care Center (MD0300005): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Past violations at Keswick Multi-care Center total 4, all marked resolved; it supplies 575 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

575
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$398K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Keswick Multi-care Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$95,198
Median Household Income
30,093
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
59%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
88%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Keswick Multi-care Center have a median household income of $95,198 and about 30,093 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 88% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 59% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Keswick Multi-care Center'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

97 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Maryland

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Laurel Ridge
560 people
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Grasonville
600 people
2 violations
Persimmon Hills
514 people
2 violations
Wilderness Run
511 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $1,100 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Keswick Multi-care Center (EPA ID: MD0300005) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 575 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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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Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Keswick Multi-care Center (MD0300005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keswick Multi-care Center water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Keswick Multi-care Center; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Keswick Multi-care Center serve?

Keswick Multi-care Center serves approximately 575 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.

Where does Keswick Multi-care Center get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Keswick Multi-care Center serve? ▼
Keswick Multi-care Center serves approximately 575 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Keswick Multi-care Center's water source? ▼
Keswick Multi-care Center draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Keswick Multi-care Center? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Keswick Multi-care Center have a median household income of $95,198 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 59% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Keswick Multi-care Center get its water? ▼
Keswick Multi-care Center'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Keswick Multi-care Center (MD): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/md0300005/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Keswick Multi-care Center (MD): 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Keswick Multi-care Center (EPA ID: MD0300005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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