Maryland · population 40,689
Lead pipes in Annapolis, MD
27 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Annapolis (population 40,689) gets its water from City of Annapolis. That system reported 0 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,033, with 6,943 more of unknown material.
0.2% of City of Annapolis's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Maryland average (0.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 47%
Latest lead test for City of Annapolis (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 6.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Annapolis.
Water systems serving Annapolis
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AnnapolisMain system | 0 | 27 | 6,943 | 0.2% |
| U.S. Naval AcademyServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.5% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Annapolis
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Annapolis's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Bowieno lead reported
- North Beachno lead reported
- Rock Hall818 unknown
- Glenarden1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Chesapeake Beachno lead reported
- St. Michaels252 unknown
- New Carrollton1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Greenbelt1,285 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Annapolis, MD have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Annapolis, which serves Annapolis, reported 0 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,943 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Annapolis?
EPA's service area maps place most of Annapolis in City of Annapolis's service area (PWSID MD0020001). U.S. Naval Academy also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Annapolis home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Annapolis's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Annapolis be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Annapolis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.