Maryland · 1 community water system
Lead pipes in Howard County, MD
1 community water system serving Howard County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,800 of unknown material. The most are in Howard County D.P.W. Distribution.
<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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Howard County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County D.P.W. DistributionHoward County | 0 | 1 | 16,800 | <0.1% |
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 Howard County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Howard County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,800 of unknown material.
Which Howard County water systems have the most lead lines?
Howard County D.P.W. Distribution (1).
How do I check my home in Howard 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.