Maryland · population 5,055
Lead pipes in Middletown, MD
84 lines still unidentified
Most of Middletown (population 5,055) gets its water from Town of Middletown. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 84 of 1,725 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Middletown'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 4.9%
- Non-lead 95%
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Town of Middletown.
Water systems serving Middletown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of MiddletownMain system | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0% |
| Fountaindale SouthServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 537 | 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 Middletown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Middletown'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
- Frederick155 lead + galv. lines
- Boonsboro73 lead + galv. lines
- Keedysville73 lead + galv. lines
- Walkersville523 unknown
- Brunswick2,217 unknown
- Woodsboro236 unknown
- New Market4,730 unknown
- Smithsburg7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Middletown, MD have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Middletown still lists 84 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Middletown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Middletown in Town of Middletown's service area (PWSID MD0100018). Fountaindale South also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Middletown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Middletown'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 Middletown 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 Middletown whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.