Maryland · population 89,537
Lead pipes in Frederick, MD
155 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Frederick (population 89,537) gets its water from City of Frederick. That system reported 20 lead and 135 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 21,974, with 5,804 more of unknown material.
0.7% of City of Frederick's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maryland average (0.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for City of Frederick (Jan 2019–Dec 2021): 1.1 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 Frederick.
Water systems serving Frederick
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FrederickMain system | 20 | 135 | 5,804 | 0.7% |
| Fort DetrickServes 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 Frederick
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Frederick'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
- Walkersville523 unknown
- Middletown84 unknown
- New Market4,730 unknown
- Woodsboro236 unknown
- Brunswick2,217 unknown
- Boonsboro73 lead + galv. lines
- Keedysville73 lead + galv. lines
- Smithsburg7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Frederick, MD have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Frederick, which serves Frederick, reported 20 lead and 135 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,804 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Frederick?
EPA's service area maps place most of Frederick in City of Frederick's service area (PWSID MD0100015). Fort Detrick also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Frederick home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Frederick'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 Frederick 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 Frederick whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.