Aspen Hill, Maryland
Environmental Quality Report Card
Aspen Hill reports good air quality, with AQI levels better than the national average. Water tests indicate concerning conditions across key measures. Facility compliance with environmental standards is below the national average.
Air Quality (Annual Overview)
Grade AYearly average AQI (2024): 28.2. National average: 41.4. 20 moderate days, 0 unhealthy days recorded.
Water Quality (Key Indicators)
Grade N/ALatest pH level (2024): 7.72. Ideal range: 6.5–8.5.
Facility Violations
Grade DFacilities like factories and treatment plants had 55 significant and 3186 total violations reported in 2024.
Water Quality (with EPA Standards)
Water quality measurements are provided by the Water Quality Portal , a collaboration between the USGS, EPA, and other agencies.
| Characteristic | Local Value | Safe Range | Grade | Last Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.72 | 6.5 - 8.5 | A | 12/1/2024 |
| Turbidity | 3.51 NTU | <5 | A | 12/1/2024 |
Water Quality (No EPA Standard)
These measurements do not have formal EPA standards but are still important indicators of local water quality.
| Characteristic | Local Value | Unit | Last Measured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 63.00 | MPN/100mL | 12/1/2024 |
| Conductivity | 761.00 | uS/cm | 12/1/2024 |
| Weather condition (WMO code 4501) (choice list) | 0.00 | None | 12/1/2024 |
| Total suspended solids | 4.00 | mg/L | 12/1/2024 |
| Temperature, water | 5.78 | deg C | 12/1/2024 |
| Chlorophyll a (probe) | 2.10 | ug/L | 12/1/2024 |
| Wind direction (direction from, expressed 0-360 deg) | 315.00 | None | 12/1/2024 |
| Alkalinity, total | 74.00 | mg/L | 12/1/2024 |
| Total hardness | 344.00 | mg/L | 12/1/2024 |
| Wind Condition (choice list) | 3.00 | None | 12/1/2024 |
| Dissolved oxygen (DO) | 13.17 | mg/L | 12/1/2024 |
| Relative Air Temperature (choice list) | 2.00 | None | 12/1/2024 |
| Wave height (WMO code 1555) (choice list) | 0.00 | None | 6/23/2024 |
| Depth | 0.10 | m | 12/1/2024 |
| Biochemical oxygen demand, standard conditions | 1.70 | mg/L | 12/1/2024 |
Air Quality Details (2024–2025)
The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures how clean or polluted the air is. A lower AQI means cleaner air. Main pollutants include particulate matter like PM2.5, ozone, and others regulated by EPA standards.
Air quality data sourced from OpenAQ, aggregating official monitoring stations.
| Yearly Average AQI | National Average AQI | Good Days | Moderate Days | Unhealthy Days | Worst Day AQI | Top Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.2 | 41.4 | 343 | 20 | 0 | 64 (on 12/24/2024) | PM2.5 |
Monthly AQI Trend
Monthly average AQI values over the past year. Lower values are better. Peaks may indicate pollution events.
Facility Compliance
Facility compliance and violation data come from the EPA's ECHO database.
4,478 monitored facilities
Total Violations: 3186
Significant Violations: 55
Total Penalties: $5,985,907
Despite 55 significant violations, Aspen Hill reported 3,186 total violations across monitored facilities in 2024. This results in a compliance grade of D, reflecting below average adherence to environmental standards compared to national benchmarks.
About the Data
This report uses the latest publicly available environmental data:
- Air Quality: Data sourced from the OpenAQ Platform, aggregating official air quality monitoring stations near Aspen Hill.
- Water Quality: Measurements from the Water Quality Portal, a collaboration between the USGS, EPA, and other agencies.
- Facility Compliance: Sourced from the EPA's ECHO Database, detailing facility violations, penalties, and compliance rates.
All data is refreshed regularly and reflects the latest available figures for 2024.