Maryland · population 3,194
Lead pipes in Smithsburg, MD
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Smithsburg (population 3,194) gets its water from Town of Smithsburg Distribution System. That system reported 1 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,220, with 1,144 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Town of Smithsburg Distribution System'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) 0.5%
- Unknown 94%
- Non-lead 5.7%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of Smithsburg Distribution System.
Water systems serving Smithsburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Smithsburg Distribution SystemMain system | 1 | 6 | 1,144 | 0.6% |
| City of HagerstownServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 17,747 | 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 Smithsburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Smithsburg Distribution System'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
- Hagerstown17,747 unknown
- Boonsboro73 lead + galv. lines
- Keedysville73 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsport6 lead + galv. lines
- Emmitsburg18 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown84 unknown
- Woodsboro236 unknown
- Walkersville523 unknown
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Questions
Does Smithsburg, MD have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Smithsburg Distribution System, which serves Smithsburg, reported 1 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,144 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Smithsburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Smithsburg in Town of Smithsburg Distribution System's service area (PWSID MD0210018). City of Hagerstown also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Smithsburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Smithsburg Distribution System'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 Smithsburg 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 Smithsburg Distribution System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.