Maryland · population 1,229
Lead pipes in Keedysville, MD
73 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Keedysville (population 1,229) gets its water from Boonsboro - Keedysville. That system reported 0 lead and 73 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,867, with 720 more of unknown material.
3.9% of Boonsboro - Keedysville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maryland average (0.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for Boonsboro - Keedysville (Jan 2019–Dec 2021): 3.3 ppb 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 Boonsboro - Keedysville.
Water systems serving Keedysville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonsboro - KeedysvilleMain system | 0 | 73 | 720 | 3.9% |
| Town of SharpsburgServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 309 | 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 Keedysville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Boonsboro - Keedysville'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
- Boonsboro73 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown84 unknown
- Williamsport6 lead + galv. lines
- Hagerstown17,747 unknown
- Brunswick2,217 unknown
- Smithsburg7 lead + galv. lines
- Frederick155 lead + galv. lines
- Walkersville523 unknown
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Questions
Does Keedysville, MD have lead pipes?
Yes. Boonsboro - Keedysville, which serves Keedysville, reported 0 lead and 73 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 720 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Keedysville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Keedysville in Boonsboro - Keedysville's service area (PWSID MD0210002). Town of Sharpsburg also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Keedysville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Boonsboro - Keedysville'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 Keedysville 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 Boonsboro - Keedysville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.