Maryland · population 1,200
Lead pipes in Rock Hall, MD
818 lines still unidentified
Most of Rock Hall (population 1,200) gets its water from Town of Rock Hall. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 818 of 984 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Rock Hall'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 83%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for Town of Rock Hall (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3.5 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 Town of Rock Hall.
Water systems serving Rock Hall
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Rock HallMain system | 0 | 0 | 818 | 0% |
| EdesvilleServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 111 | 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 Rock Hall
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Rock Hall'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
- Annapolis27 lead + galv. lines
- Ridgelyno lead reported
- St. Michaels252 unknown
- Aberdeen2,698 unknown
- Bel Air4,879 unknown
- Havre de Grace2,603 unknown
- Bowieno lead reported
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Questions
Does Rock Hall, MD have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Rock Hall still lists 818 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rock Hall?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rock Hall in Town of Rock Hall's service area (PWSID MD0140006). Edesville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rock Hall home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Rock Hall'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 Rock Hall 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 Rock Hall whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.