Maryland · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Allegany County, MD
11 community water systems serving Allegany County reported 0 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,801 of unknown material. The most are in Lavale Sanitary Commission.
0.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maryland average (0.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 18%
Water systems serving Allegany County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavale Sanitary CommissionAllegany County | 0 | 58 | 1,627 | 2.4% |
| City of CumberlandAllegany County | 0 | 6 | 8,916 | <0.1% |
| Eastern Region Allegany Distrib. SystemAllegany County | 0 | 0 | 3,470 | 0% |
| Western Region Allegany Distrib. SystemAllegany County | 0 | 0 | 1,985 | 0% |
| Midland-LonaconingAllegany County | 0 | 0 | 1,740 | 0% |
| Town of WesternportAllegany County | 0 | 0 | 1,093 | 0% |
| MD American Water - PintoAllegany County | 0 | 0 | 614 | 0% |
| Southern Region Allegany Distrib. SystemAllegany County | 0 | 0 | 324 | 0% |
| Reckley Spring Community WaterAllegany County | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Brophytown Distribution SystemAllegany County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| City of FrostburgAllegany County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Allegany County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Allegany County reported 0 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,801 of unknown material.
Which Allegany County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lavale Sanitary Commission (58), City of Cumberland (6).
How do I check my home in Allegany County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.