Maryland · population 1,114
Lead pipes in Woodsboro, MD
236 lines still unidentified
Most of Woodsboro (population 1,114) gets its water from Town of Woodsboro. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 236 of 473 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Woodsboro'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 50%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for Town of Woodsboro (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 11 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 Woodsboro.
Water systems serving Woodsboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of WoodsboroMain system | 0 | 0 | 236 | 0% |
| Town of WalkersvilleServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 523 | 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 Woodsboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Woodsboro'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
- Walkersville523 unknown
- Frederick155 lead + galv. lines
- New Market4,730 unknown
- New Windsor629 unknown
- Emmitsburg18 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown84 unknown
- Westminsterno lead reported
- Smithsburg7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Woodsboro, MD have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Woodsboro still lists 236 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Woodsboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Woodsboro in Town of Woodsboro's service area (PWSID MD0100027). Town of Walkersville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Woodsboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Woodsboro'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 Woodsboro 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 Woodsboro whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.