Lead Pipe Map

Maryland · 30 community water systems

Lead pipes in Charles County, MD

30 community water systems serving Charles County reported 2 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,182 of unknown material. The most are in Naval Support Facility, Indian Head.

<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%).

2Lead
28Galvanized, replace
6,182Unknown
36,381Non-lead

Water systems serving Charles County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Naval Support Facility, Indian HeadCharles County021114.4%3,321
Town of Indian HeadCharles County236290.3%4,100
Laurel Water SupplyCharles County031119%50
Town of la PlataCharles County01367<0.1%11,535
Waldorf - Charles County DPWCharles County003,7370%84,296
Bryans RoadCharles County005430%6,260
Kings Manor - White Plains Water Co, INCCharles County001090%372
Charles County Gardens WaterCharles County00820%551
Pomunk Water Company Distribution SystemCharles County00780%340
Oak Hill Water Company, LLCCharles County00550%180
Pomfret Estates - Utilco, INC.Charles County00520%150
Turkey Hill Water CompanyCharles County00470%150
Red Hill Water Company, INC.Charles County00450%200
Trimac Water Company - Forest ParkCharles County00450%139
Newtown Estates - Tip Hill Water Co.Charles County00420%110
Pine Hill Water CompanyCharles County00390%140
White Plains 1 Mhp/SmittysCharles County00350%100
Cliffton on the PotomacCharles County00310%744
BenedictCharles County00300%376
Pomonkey Water Company - Ford HeightsCharles County00300%125
Banks OdeeCharles County00300%65
Southview WiseCharles County00240%61
Hawthorne Water Supply, INCCharles County00240%60
White Plains 2 Mhp/Jack BlairCharles County00230%70
West White PlainsCharles County00150%50
Mount Carmel WoodsCharles County00130%175
Potomac HeightsCharles County00120%1,800
Swan PointCharles County00110%945
Avon CrestCharles County00110%79
Newtown VillageCharles County0010%170

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Charles County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Charles County reported 2 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,182 of unknown material.

Which Charles County water systems have the most lead lines?

Naval Support Facility, Indian Head (21), Town of Indian Head (5), Laurel Water Supply (3).

How do I check my home in Charles 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.