Maryland · population 4,247
Lead pipes in Indian Head, MD
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Indian Head (population 4,247) gets its water from Town of Indian Head. That system reported 2 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,687, with 629 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Town of Indian Head'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for Town of Indian Head (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Indian Head.
Water systems serving Indian Head
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Indian HeadMain system | 2 | 3 | 629 | 0.3% |
| Naval Support Facility, Indian HeadServes nearby areas | 0 | 21 | 11 | 4.4% |
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 Indian Head
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Indian Head'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
- Forest Heights1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Morningside1,285 lead + galv. lines
- District Heights1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Capitol Heights1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Fairmount Heights1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Seat Pleasant1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Colmar Manor1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Somerset1,285 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Indian Head, MD have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Indian Head, which serves Indian Head, reported 2 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 629 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Indian Head?
EPA's service area maps place most of Indian Head in Town of Indian Head's service area (PWSID MD0080020). Naval Support Facility, Indian Head also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Indian Head home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Indian Head'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 Indian Head 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 Indian Head whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.