Maryland · population 4,622
Lead pipes in Sykesville, MD
1,484 lines still unidentified
Most of Sykesville (population 4,622) gets its water from Freedom District. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,484 of 7,656 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Freedom District'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 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Freedom District (Jan 2018–Dec 2020): 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 Freedom District.
Water systems serving Sykesville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,484 | 0% |
| Springfield Hospital DistributionServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Sykesville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Freedom District'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
- New Windsor629 unknown
- Westminsterno lead reported
- New Market4,730 unknown
- Gaithersburg1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Manchester18 lead + galv. lines
- Laurel1,285 lead + galv. lines
- Woodsboro236 unknown
- Walkersville523 unknown
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Questions
Does Sykesville, MD have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Freedom District still lists 1,484 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sykesville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sykesville in Freedom District's service area (PWSID MD0060002). Springfield Hospital Distribution also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sykesville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Freedom District'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 Sykesville 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 Freedom District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.