Maryland · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, MD
11 community water systems serving Washington County reported 22 lead and 100 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21,556 of unknown material. The most are in Boonsboro - Keedysville.
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 56%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonsboro - KeedysvilleWashington County | 0 | 73 | 720 | 3.9% |
| Town of Funkstown Distribution SystemWashington County | 19 | 1 | 8 | 3.3% |
| Town of HancockWashington County | 1 | 15 | 729 | 2.1% |
| Town of Smithsburg Distribution SystemWashington County | 1 | 6 | 1,144 | 0.6% |
| Town of Williamsport Distribution SystemWashington County | 1 | 5 | 752 | 0.8% |
| City of HagerstownWashington County | 0 | 0 | 17,747 | 0% |
| Town of SharpsburgWashington County | 0 | 0 | 309 | 0% |
| Mount AetnaWashington County | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0% |
| HighfieldWashington County | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Elk Ridge LakeWashington County | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Lakeside VillageWashington 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 Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 22 lead and 100 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21,556 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Boonsboro - Keedysville (73), Town of Funkstown Distribution System (20), Town of Hancock (16).
How do I check my home in Washington 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.