Maryland · population 43,909
Lead pipes in Hagerstown, MD
17,747 lines still unidentified
Most of Hagerstown (population 43,909) gets its water from City of Hagerstown. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 17,747 of 31,557 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Hagerstown'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 56%
- Non-lead 44%
Latest lead test for City of Hagerstown (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.8 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 City of Hagerstown.
Water systems serving Hagerstown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HagerstownMain system | 0 | 0 | 17,747 | 0% |
| Town of Funkstown Distribution SystemServes nearby areas | 19 | 1 | 8 | 3.3% |
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 Hagerstown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Hagerstown'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
- Williamsport6 lead + galv. lines
- Smithsburg7 lead + galv. lines
- Boonsboro73 lead + galv. lines
- Keedysville73 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown84 unknown
- Frederick155 lead + galv. lines
- Emmitsburg18 lead + galv. lines
- Walkersville523 unknown
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Questions
Does Hagerstown, MD have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Hagerstown still lists 17,747 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hagerstown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hagerstown in City of Hagerstown's service area (PWSID MD0210010). Town of Funkstown Distribution System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hagerstown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Hagerstown'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 Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.