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13,580 people served · 17 water systems
PRINCE FREDERICK, Maryland is a small city with 13,580 residents served by a network of 17 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 20678.
PRINCE FREDERICK's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving PRINCE FREDERICK. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
No health-based violations in the last 5 years.
PRINCE FREDERICK's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.
LAKEWOOD
PWSID: MD0040008
203 served
SOLOMONS
PWSID: MD0040027
3,811 served
WALNUT CREEK
PWSID: MD0040035
158 served
MARLEY RUN
PWSID: MD0040053
290 served
CAVALIER COUNTRY
PWSID: MD0040002
381 served
HUNTING HILLS
PWSID: MD0040006
124 served
WHITE SANDS
PWSID: MD0040017
82 served
ST. LEONARD
PWSID: MD0040013
350 served
KENWOOD BEACH
PWSID: MD0040007
338 served
PRINCE FREDERICK
PWSID: MD0040011
4,371 served
TARA SUBDIVISION
PWSID: MD0040034
68 served
SUMMIT/HIGHLANDS
PWSID: MD0040026
1,108 served
CROSS POINT SUBDIVISION
PWSID: MD0040052
434 served
TAPESTRY NORTH
PWSID: MD0040205
60 served
CHESAPEAKE HEIGHTS (BAYSIDE FOREST)
PWSID: MD0040018
1,190 served
SHORES OF CALVERT
PWSID: MD0040015
361 served
PARIS OAKS / DAYS END
PWSID: MD0040010
251 served
This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.
This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.
PRINCE FREDERICK has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 17 water systems serving 13,580 people.
Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.
Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.
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