CALIFORNIA, Maryland Tap Water Quality

59,957 people served · 28 water systems

Excellent

CALIFORNIA, Maryland is a mid-sized community with 59,957 residents served by 28 distinct public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 20619.

CALIFORNIA'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

Location

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

20619

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving CALIFORNIA. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

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No health-based violations in the last 5 years.

CALIFORNIA'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.

Water Systems Serving CALIFORNIA

CHARLOTTE HALL

PWSID: MD1180005

615 served

COUNTRY LAKES

PWSID: MD0180023

3,016 served

FENWICK MANOR

PWSID: MD0180020

234 served

PINEY POINT

PWSID: MD0180034

672 served

WILDERNESS RUN

PWSID: MD0180036

511 served

LAUREL RIDGE

PWSID: MD0180037

560 served

HUNTING QUARTERS

PWSID: MD0180038

715 served

FOX MEADOW

PWSID: MD0180041

128 served

MULBERRY SOUTH

PWSID: MD0180042

65 served

HEARTS DESIRE

PWSID: MD0180044

65 served

GREENBRIER

PWSID: MD0180045

1,161 served

PERSIMMON HILLS

PWSID: MD0180046

514 served

PINEY POINT LANDINGS

PWSID: MD0180047

239 served

SOUTHGATE

PWSID: MD0180048

188 served

HOLLAND FOREST

PWSID: MD0180051

139 served

VILLAGES AT LEONARDTOWN

PWSID: MD0180052

239 served

FORREST FARM SUBDIVISION

PWSID: MD0180054

577 served

WILD GOOSE CREST SUBDIVISION

PWSID: MD0180056

65 served

LEONARDTOWN FARM

PWSID: MD0180057

193 served

GRANDVIEW HAVEN

PWSID: MD0180059

269 served

BRETON BAY

PWSID: MD0180001

1,012 served

CEDAR COVE

PWSID: MD0180002

2,728 served

LEXINGTON PARK

PWSID: MD0180007

43,030 served

KING & KENNEDY

PWSID: MD0180008

169 served

ST. CLEMENTS SHORES

PWSID: MD0180012

620 served

BIRCH MANOR

PWSID: MD0180015

272 served

ROLLING ACRES

PWSID: MD0180017

699 served

WICOMICO SHORES

PWSID: MD0180018

1,262 served

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CALIFORNIA, Maryland tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.

How many EPA violations does CALIFORNIA have?▼

CALIFORNIA has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 28 water systems serving 59,957 people.

Should I use a water filter in CALIFORNIA?▼

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.

What should I do if there are violations in CALIFORNIA?▼

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.