Maryland · population 5,440
Lead pipes in Manchester, MD
18 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Manchester (population 5,440) gets its water from Town of Manchester. That system reported 1 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,803, with 168 more of unknown material.
1.0% of Town of Manchester'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) 0.9%
- Unknown 9.3%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Town of Manchester (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.2 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 Town of Manchester.
Water systems serving Manchester
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of ManchesterMain system | 1 | 17 | 168 | 1.0% |
| Town of HampsteadServes 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 Manchester
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Manchester'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
- Westminsterno lead reported
- New Windsor629 unknown
- Sykesville1,484 unknown
- Emmitsburg18 lead + galv. lines
- Woodsboro236 unknown
- New Market4,730 unknown
- Walkersville523 unknown
- Bel Air4,879 unknown
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Questions
Does Manchester, MD have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Manchester, which serves Manchester, reported 1 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 168 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Manchester?
EPA's service area maps place most of Manchester in Town of Manchester's service area (PWSID MD0060006). Town of Hampstead also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Manchester home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Manchester'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 Manchester 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 Manchester whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.