CROFTON-ODENTON Water System Lead Service Line Inventory
About this water system
CROFTON-ODENTON serves approximately 62,986 people in Maryland. The system draws water from groundwater sources.
Lead service line inventory status
No lead service line inventory data is currently available for this system. This does not mean the system is lead-free—it means the utility has not yet completed or published an inventory of which homes are served by lead service lines.
Federal law requires all water systems to complete a lead service line inventory by October 2024. If CROFTON-ODENTON has not yet published theirs, contact the utility directly to ask:
- Whether the inventory is complete and will be made public
- Whether an application for federal funding (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds) has been submitted to help pay for replacements
- What timeline exists for identifying and replacing lead service lines in your area
What you should know about lead in drinking water
Lead service lines are the most common source of lead in home drinking water. If your home was built before 1986 (when lead was banned in plumbing), there is a meaningful chance your water line is lead.
If you're concerned about lead exposure at home:
- Contact your water utility to ask if your specific address is served by a lead service line
- If you don't know, assume possible lead exposure and use a point-of-use filter certified for lead removal, or request bottled water for drinking and cooking
- Have your water tested if the utility cannot confirm your line material
- Flush cold water from your tap for 30 seconds before drinking, especially if water has sat idle overnight
Health questions: Contact your pediatrician or the CDC for guidance on testing children or managing potential exposure.
Next steps for residents
- Call or email CROFTON-ODENTON to request your home's service line material and ask about replacement timelines
- Ask the utility whether they have applied for federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to accelerate lead line replacements
- If your line is lead or unknown, use a certified point-of-use filter or bottled water until replacement
- Check back here periodically—this page will update when the utility publishes inventory data
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Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact CROFTON-ODENTON directly with your address. If they cannot confirm the material, assume it may be lead—especially if your home was built before 1986. A water test or a licensed plumber inspection can also help determine risk.
Is lead in drinking water dangerous?
Lead is a health concern, particularly for young children and pregnant people. Talk to your pediatrician or the CDC for guidance on testing and exposure prevention.
What can I do right now if I'm worried about lead?
Use a point-of-use filter certified for lead removal, drink bottled water, or flush your tap with cold water for 30 seconds before drinking. These steps reduce risk while waiting for your utility to confirm your line material.
When will CROFTON-ODENTON replace lead service lines?
Contact the utility to ask about their replacement plan and timeline. Federal law requires an inventory by October 2024, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides funding to help systems accelerate replacements.