Lead Pipe Map

Maryland · 10 community water systems

Lead pipes in Garrett County, MD

10 community water systems serving Garrett County reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,333 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Oakland.

<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
0Galvanized, replace
3,333Unknown
2,050Non-lead

Water systems serving Garrett County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Town of OaklandGarrett County201,0640.2%1,850
Town of Mountain Lake ParkGarrett County009440%3,000
Town of FriendsvilleGarrett County003740%622
Town of GrantsvilleGarrett County003470%885
Deep Creek Lake Water Service AreaGarrett County002050%5,502
Town of KitzmillerGarrett County001740%370
GormanGarrett County001350%150
CrellinGarrett County00660%230
BloomingtonGarrett County00150%350
Town of Deer ParkGarrett County0090%272

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 Garrett County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Garrett County reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,333 of unknown material.

Which Garrett County water systems have the most lead lines?

Town of Oakland (2).

How do I check my home in Garrett 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.