Maryland · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dorchester County, MD
8 community water systems serving Dorchester County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,068 of unknown material.
0% 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%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
7,068Unknown
658Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 91%
- Non-lead 8.5%
Water systems serving Dorchester County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cambridge WaterDorchester County | 0 | 0 | 5,916 | 0% |
| Town of HurlockDorchester County | 0 | 0 | 600 | 0% |
| Town of SecretaryDorchester County | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0% |
| Town of East New MarketDorchester County | 0 | 0 | 134 | 0% |
| Bonnie BrookDorchester County | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0% |
| Lodgecliffe Distribution SystemDorchester County | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0% |
| Dorchester Country Estates M.H.P.Dorchester County | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Town of ViennaDorchester County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Dorchester County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 7,068 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Dorchester 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.