Maryland · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Calvert County, MD
18 community water systems serving Calvert County reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,037 of unknown material. The most are in Beaches Water Co-Operative.
<0.1% of these systems' 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 84%
Water systems serving Calvert County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaches Water Co-OperativeCalvert County | 0 | 12 | 268 | 1.5% |
| SolomonsCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 686 | 0% |
| Chesapeake Ranch EstatesCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 388 | 0% |
| Chesapeake Heights (Bayside Forest)Calvert County | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0% |
| Calvert Beach - Decatur StreetCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0% |
| Kenwood BeachCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0% |
| Prince FrederickCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| Western ShoresCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| St. LeonardCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Calvert Beach / Forest TrailCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| Hunting HillsCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0% |
| Calvert Mobile Home ParkCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| White SandsCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| LakewoodCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Town of Chesapeake BeachCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of North BeachCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Scientists CliffsCalvert County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Summit/HighlandsCalvert 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 Calvert County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Calvert County reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,037 of unknown material.
Which Calvert County water systems have the most lead lines?
Beaches Water Co-Operative (12).
How do I check my home in Calvert 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.