Lead Pipe Map

Maryland · population 2,920

Lead pipes in Emmitsburg, MD

18 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Emmitsburg (population 2,920) gets its water from Town of Emmitsburg. That system reported 2 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,062, with 496 more of unknown material.

1.7% of Town of Emmitsburg's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maryland average (0.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

2Lead
16Galvanized, replace
496Unknown material
548Non-lead

Latest lead test for Town of Emmitsburg (Jan 2017–Dec 2019): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Town of Emmitsburg.

Water systems serving Emmitsburg

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Town of EmmitsburgMain system2164961.7%
Mount Saint Marys UniversityServes nearby areas0000%

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 Emmitsburg

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

Find the official inventory mapTown of Emmitsburg details

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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 Emmitsburg, MD have lead pipes?

Yes. Town of Emmitsburg, which serves Emmitsburg, reported 2 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 496 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Emmitsburg?

EPA's service area maps place most of Emmitsburg in Town of Emmitsburg's service area (PWSID MD0100010). Mount Saint Marys University also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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