Lead in Maryland Well Water

In Maryland, lead levels average 5.053 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 15.44 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 2.3% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 11,040 wells.

Testing for lead in Maryland typically costs around $83. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $2,029.

The risk level for lead in Maryland is rated as minimal. The state average of 5.053 ppb is 18.5% below the national average of 6.196 ppb.