Pollution Report: 20877
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland
Livability Safety Score52/100— Moderate
Overall Rating
Moderate
Toxic Facilities
3
Water Violations
6
Air Score
48/100
Safety Signal Breakdown
Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)
Toxic Facilities
26Water Quality
82Air Quality
48Overall Livability Safety Score52/100
What This Score Means
Zip code 20877 has moderate environmental exposure. Some concerns exist — water quality issues, but the area is not among the most impacted nationally.
Tap Water Quality
Water Quality
82/100Total Violations
6
Health-Based
4
Contaminants detected:
Code 5200Disinfectant ResidualE. coliArsenic
Protect Your Household
Based on the environmental data for 20877, here are recommended steps:
Water Filter
A reverse osmosis system removes most contaminants
Air Purifier
HEPA + activated carbon for indoor air quality
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