Soil Lead Testing in Baltimore, MD

Local Housing Age & Soil Lead Risk

Historic rowhouse neighborhoods across Baltimore City feature extensive exterior woodwork and window frames painted with lead-based pigments before 1978. Downspout discharge and exterior paint chalking elevate soil lead levels around perimeter planting beds.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04 (Selected Housing Characteristics: Structures Built 1979 or Earlier) for Baltimore City.

Local County Cooperative Extension Office

Baltimore gardeners commonly utilize the University of Delaware Soil Testing Program (30 minutes north) for affordable $17 routine fertility with lead screening, or mail samples to Penn State.

University of Maryland Extension - Baltimore City

📍 6615 Reisterstown Rd, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD 21215

📞 Phone: (410) 856-1850

Recommended Testing Strategy for Baltimore, MD

Because soil testing is completed by mail, residents in Baltimore, MD are not restricted to local providers. You can mail samples directly to accredited university laboratories for $17–$30:

University of Delaware Soil Testing Program

Routine Soil Fertility + Mehlich-3 ICP Lead Screen • Turnaround: 7-12 business days

$17.00 View Lab →

Local Housing Age & Soil Lead Risk

Local County Cooperative Extension Office

University of Maryland Extension - Baltimore City

Recommended Testing Strategy for Baltimore, MD

University of Delaware Soil Testing Program

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