Lead Pipe Map

Maryland · population 4,748

Lead pipes in Delmar, MD

84 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Delmar (population 4,748) gets its water from Town of Delmar. That system reported 3 lead and 81 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,346, with 481 more of unknown material.

6.2% of Town of Delmar's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maryland average (0.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

3Lead
81Galvanized, replace
481Unknown material
781Non-lead

Latest lead test for Town of Delmar (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.8 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 Town of Delmar.

Water systems serving Delmar

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Town of DelmarMain system3814816.2%
Country Village Mobile Home ParkServes nearby areas00380%

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 Delmar

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Delmar's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapTown of Delmar details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Delmar, MD have lead pipes?

Yes. Town of Delmar, which serves Delmar, reported 3 lead and 81 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 481 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Delmar?

EPA's service area maps place most of Delmar in Town of Delmar's service area (PWSID MD0220001). Country Village Mobile Home Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Delmar home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Town of Delmar'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 Delmar 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 Delmar whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.