Tap Water Quality in Baltimore, Maryland (ZIP 21287)
Serving Baltimore, Maryland
Is the Tap Water Safe in Baltimore, Maryland?
Tap water in Baltimore, Maryland (ZIP 21287) has 7 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.
ZIP 21287 is served by 1 water utility providing water to Baltimore. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.
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Water Quality Report for ZIP 21287
7 contaminants above EPA health guidelines
These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.
Found in Baltimore
Found in Baltimore
Found in Baltimore
Found in Baltimore
Found in Baltimore
Found in Baltimore
Found in Baltimore
Water Utilities Serving ZIP 21287
BALTIMORE WATER SYSTEM
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How we built this page
Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 1 utility serving ZIP 21287. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.
- Contaminants & violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) plus the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR-5) for PFAS and emerging contaminants.
- Annual reports: the most recent published Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from each utility serving this ZIP, where available.
- Service area & contact: EPA SDWIS plus the Maryland Department of Environmental Protection / Drinking Water program.
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