Maryland · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carroll County, MD
11 community water systems serving Carroll County reported 2 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,442 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Mount Airy.
0.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Maryland average (0.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Carroll County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Mount AiryCarroll County | 1 | 28 | 914 | 0.8% |
| City of TaneytownCarroll County | 0 | 19 | 741 | 0.6% |
| Town of ManchesterCarroll County | 1 | 17 | 168 | 1.0% |
| Freedom DistrictCarroll County | 0 | 0 | 1,484 | 0% |
| Town of New WindsorCarroll County | 0 | 0 | 629 | 0% |
| Town of Union BridgeCarroll County | 0 | 0 | 405 | 0% |
| Pheasant Ridge EstatesCarroll County | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0% |
| City of WestminsterCarroll County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of HampsteadCarroll County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wakefield ValleyCarroll County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Springfield Hospital DistributionCarroll 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 Carroll County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carroll County reported 2 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,442 of unknown material.
Which Carroll County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Mount Airy (29), City of Taneytown (19), Town of Manchester (18).
How do I check my home in Carroll 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.