Maryland · population 2,102
Lead pipes in Williamsport, MD
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Williamsport (population 2,102) gets its water from Town of Williamsport Distribution System. That system reported 1 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 760, with 752 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Town of Williamsport 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) 0.7%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 0.3%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of Williamsport Distribution System.
Water systems serving Williamsport
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Williamsport Distribution SystemMain system | 1 | 5 | 752 | 0.8% |
| 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 Williamsport
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Williamsport 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
- Keedysville73 lead + galv. lines
- Boonsboro73 lead + galv. lines
- Smithsburg7 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown84 unknown
- Brunswick2,217 unknown
- Frederick155 lead + galv. lines
- Walkersville523 unknown
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Questions
Does Williamsport, MD have lead pipes?
Yes. Town of Williamsport Distribution System, which serves Williamsport, reported 1 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 752 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Williamsport?
EPA's service area maps place most of Williamsport in Town of Williamsport Distribution System's service area (PWSID MD0210021). City of Hagerstown also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Williamsport home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Williamsport 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 Williamsport 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 Williamsport Distribution System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.