Maryland · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Frederick County, MD
21 community water systems serving Frederick County reported 22 lead and 188 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,616 of unknown material. The most are in City of Frederick.
0.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Maryland average (0.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Frederick County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FrederickFrederick County | 20 | 135 | 5,804 | 0.7% |
| Town of MyersvilleFrederick County | 0 | 26 | 36 | 4.0% |
| Town of EmmitsburgFrederick County | 2 | 16 | 496 | 1.7% |
| Town of ThurmontFrederick County | 0 | 11 | 797 | 0.5% |
| New Design - Frederick CountyFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 4,730 | 0% |
| City of BrunswickFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 2,217 | 0% |
| Fountaindale SouthFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0% |
| Town of WalkersvilleFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 523 | 0% |
| Town of WoodsboroFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 236 | 0% |
| Rosemont Distribution SystemFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0% |
| Town of MiddletownFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0% |
| White RockFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0% |
| Knolls of WindsorFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| WatersideFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Sam Hill EstatesFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| CopperfieldFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Cambridge FarmsFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Cloverhill 3 - Consecutive To Md0100015Frederick County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Libertytown EastFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Fort DetrickFrederick County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mount Saint Marys UniversityFrederick 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 Frederick County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Frederick County reported 22 lead and 188 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,616 of unknown material.
Which Frederick County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Frederick (155), Town of Myersville (26), Town of Emmitsburg (18).
How do I check my home in Frederick 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.