Florida · population 47,261
Lead pipes in Altamonte Springs, FL
123 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Altamonte Springs (population 47,261) gets its water from Altamonte Springs Water Dept (2 WPS). That system reported 11 lead and 112 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 26,172, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Altamonte Springs Water Dept (2 WPS)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Altamonte Springs Water Dept (2 WPS) (2023): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Altamonte Springs Water Dept (2 WPS).
Water systems serving Altamonte Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamonte Springs Water Dept (2 WPS)Main system | 11 | 112 | 0 | 0.5% |
| WeathersfieldAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,190 | 0% |
| Apple Valley (Consec)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,094 | 0% |
| Druid Hills (Consec.)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 241 | 0% |
| Oakland ShoresAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 226 | 0% |
| Little Wekiva EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 223 | 0% |
| Harmony HomesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Altamonte Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Altamonte Springs Water Dept (2 WPS)'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Maitland160 lead + galv. lines
- Eatonville96 lead + galv. lines
- Longwood3,113 unknown
- Casselberryno lead reported
- Winter Park17,727 unknown
- Lake Maryno lead reported
- Winter Springs127 lead + galv. lines
- Apopka3,547 unknown
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Questions
Does Altamonte Springs, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. Altamonte Springs Water Dept (2 WPS), which serves Altamonte Springs, reported 11 lead and 112 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Altamonte Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Altamonte Springs in Altamonte Springs Water Dept (2 WPS)'s service area (PWSID FL3590026). Weathersfield, Apple Valley (Consec), Druid Hills (Consec.), Oakland Shores, Little Wekiva Estates, Harmony Homes also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Altamonte Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Altamonte Springs Water Dept (2 WPS)'s service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Altamonte Springs be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Altamonte Springs Water Dept (2 WPS) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.