Florida · population 62,777
Lead pipes in Apopka, FL
3,547 lines still unidentified
Most of Apopka (population 62,777) gets its water from Apopka, City of (5 WTPS). It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,547 of 32,821 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Apopka, City of (5 WTPS)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for Apopka, City of (5 WTPS) (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 Apopka, City of (5 WTPS).
Water systems serving Apopka
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka, City of (5 WTPS)Main system | 0 | 0 | 3,547 | 0% |
| Seminole County SouthwestAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,509 | 0% |
| Rock Springs MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 672 | 0% |
| Clarcona ResortsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jansen S/DAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 251 | 0% |
| Bear Lake ManorAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 224 | 0% |
| Brightwood Manor MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 224 | 0% |
| Valley MHP, theAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 140 | 0% |
| Ocud/Southern Water Sys (5 WPS)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,757 | 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 Apopka
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Apopka, City of (5 WTPS)'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
- Ocoeeno lead reported
- Altamonte Springs123 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Dora225 lead + galv. lines
- Eatonville96 lead + galv. lines
- Maitland160 lead + galv. lines
- Montverde88 lead + galv. lines
- Longwood3,113 unknown
- Winter Garden60 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Apopka, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Apopka, City of (5 WTPS) still lists 3,547 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Apopka?
EPA's service area maps place most of Apopka in Apopka, City of (5 WTPS)'s service area (PWSID FL3480200). Seminole County Southwest, Rock Springs MHP, Clarcona Resorts, Jansen S/D, Bear Lake Manor, Brightwood Manor MHP, Valley MHP, the, Ocud/Southern Water Sys (5 WPS) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Apopka home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Apopka, City of (5 WTPS)'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 Apopka 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 Apopka, City of (5 WTPS) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.