Maryland · population 1,646
Lead pipes in Ridgely, MD
No lead lines reported
Most of Ridgely (population 1,646) gets its water from Town of Ridgely, which reported 612 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of Ridgely'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Town of Ridgely (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Ridgely.
Water systems serving Ridgely
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of RidgelyMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Benedictine SchoolServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.7% |
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 Ridgely
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Ridgely'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
- Chestertownno lead reported
- St. Michaels252 unknown
- Trappe1,115 unknown
- Rock Hall818 unknown
- Annapolis27 lead + galv. lines
- North Beachno lead reported
- Delmar84 lead + galv. lines
- Chesapeake Beachno lead reported
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Questions
Does Ridgely, MD have lead pipes?
Town of Ridgely, which serves Ridgely, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Ridgely?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ridgely in Town of Ridgely's service area (PWSID MD0050006). Benedictine School also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ridgely home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Ridgely'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 Ridgely 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 Ridgely whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.