Pollution Report: 20878
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland
Livability Safety Score49/100— Moderate
Overall Rating
Moderate
Toxic Facilities
1
Water Violations
8
Air Score
45/100
Safety Signal Breakdown
Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)
Toxic Facilities
18Water Quality
82Air Quality
45Overall Livability Safety Score49/100
What This Score Means
Zip code 20878 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
8
Health-Based
5
Contaminants detected:
ArsenicCode 8000
Protect Your Household
Based on the environmental data for 20878, 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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