Maryland · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wicomico County, MD
8 community water systems serving Wicomico County reported 3 lead and 84 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,080 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Delmar.
0.5% 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) 0.5%
- Unknown 57%
- Non-lead 42%
Water systems serving Wicomico County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of DelmarWicomico County | 3 | 81 | 481 | 6.2% |
| City of SalisburyWicomico County | 0 | 3 | 7,521 | <0.1% |
| City of FruitlandWicomico County | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0% |
| Town of SharptownWicomico County | 0 | 0 | 342 | 0% |
| Town of HebronWicomico County | 0 | 0 | 326 | 0% |
| Town of PittsvilleWicomico County | 0 | 0 | 211 | 0% |
| Town of WillardsWicomico County | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0% |
| Country Village Mobile Home ParkWicomico County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 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 Wicomico County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wicomico County reported 3 lead and 84 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,080 of unknown material.
Which Wicomico County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Delmar (84), City of Salisbury (3).
How do I check my home in Wicomico 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.