Maryland · population 1,813
Lead pipes in Oakland, MD
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oakland (population 1,813) gets its water from Town of Oakland. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,271, with 1,064 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Town of Oakland's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Maryland average (0.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for Town of Oakland (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.7 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 Oakland.
Water systems serving Oakland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of OaklandMain system | 2 | 0 | 1,064 | 0.2% |
| Town of Mountain Lake ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 944 | 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 Oakland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Oakland'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
- Mountain Lake Park944 unknown
- Frostburgno lead reported
- Williamsport6 lead + galv. lines
- Hagerstown17,747 unknown
- Keedysville73 lead + galv. lines
- Boonsboro73 lead + galv. lines
- Brunswick2,217 unknown
- Smithsburg7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Oakland, MD have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Oakland, which serves Oakland, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,064 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oakland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oakland in Town of Oakland's service area (PWSID MD0110008). Town of Mountain Lake Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Oakland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Oakland'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 Oakland 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 Oakland whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.