Town of Galena
EPA ID: MD0140004 · 560 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Town of Galena sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 560 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Galena Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Town of Galena serves a community with a median household income of $76,094 and an estimated 13,533 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Town of Galena's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 1% of homes in Kent County, Maryland rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Town of Galena (EPA ID: MD0140004) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 560 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Galena (MD0140004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Galena water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Town of Galena has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Town of Galena serve?
Town of Galena serves approximately 560 people across 2 ZIP codes in Maryland.
Where does Town of Galena get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.