Maryland · population 6,504
Lead pipes in Chesapeake Beach, MD
No lead lines reported
Most of Chesapeake Beach (population 6,504) gets its water from Town of Chesapeake Beach, which reported 2,376 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of Chesapeake Beach's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Maryland average (0.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Town of Chesapeake Beach (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Town of Chesapeake Beach.
Water systems serving Chesapeake Beach
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Chesapeake BeachMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Summit/HighlandsServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Chesapeake Beach
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Chesapeake Beach'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
- North Beachno lead reported
- St. Michaels252 unknown
- Annapolis27 lead + galv. lines
- Morningside1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Bowieno lead reported
- District Heights1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Capitol Heights1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Glenarden1,285 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Chesapeake Beach, MD have lead pipes?
Town of Chesapeake Beach, which serves Chesapeake Beach, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Chesapeake Beach?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chesapeake Beach in Town of Chesapeake Beach's service area (PWSID MD0040003). Summit/Highlands also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chesapeake Beach home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Chesapeake Beach'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 Chesapeake Beach 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 Town of Chesapeake Beach whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.