Pollution Report: 21045

COLUMBIA, Maryland

Livability Safety Score64/100— Poor

Overall Rating

Poor

Toxic Facilities

Water Violations

Air Score

48/100

Safety Signal Breakdown

Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)

Toxic FacilitiesEPA TRI toxic release facilities within the area

Water QualityDrinking water violations from EPA SDWIS

100

Air QualityAnnual air quality index from EPA AQS

Overall Livability Safety Score64/100

What This Score Means

Zip code 21045 has elevated environmental exposure across multiple signals. Water systems have recorded violations. Consider environmental factors when evaluating this location.

Tap Water Quality

Water Quality

100/100

Total Violations

Health-Based

Contaminants detected:

Disinfectant ResidualOtherBariumTTHMTrichloroethylene (TCE)Code 8000+3 more

Protect Your Household

Based on the environmental data for 21045, here are recommended steps:

Water Filter

A reverse osmosis system removes most contaminants

Air Purifier

HEPA + activated carbon for indoor air quality

Home Test Kit

Test your water and soil for specific contaminants

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POLY FAB CORP

COLUMBIA, MD 21045

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RHEEMAX INC

COLUMBIA, MD 21045

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GEA PROCESS ENGINEERING INC

GEA NORTH AMERICA INC

COLUMBIA, MD 21045

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