Maryland · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Caroline County, MD
8 community water systems serving Caroline County reported 1 lead and 617 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,978 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Denton.
13% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maryland average (0.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 13%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Caroline County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of DentonCaroline County | 0 | 596 | 6 | 34% |
| Town of PrestonCaroline County | 1 | 20 | 166 | 6.1% |
| Benedictine SchoolCaroline County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.7% |
| Town of FederalsburgCaroline County | 0 | 0 | 1,127 | 0% |
| Town of GreensboroCaroline County | 0 | 0 | 608 | 0% |
| Jonestown Water SystemCaroline County | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| Harman SubdivisionCaroline County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Town of RidgelyCaroline 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 Caroline County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Caroline County reported 1 lead and 617 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,978 of unknown material.
Which Caroline County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Denton (596), Town of Preston (21), Benedictine School (1).
How do I check my home in Caroline 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.