Florida · population 7,974
Lead pipes in Arcadia, FL
2,179 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Arcadia (population 7,974) gets its water from City of Arcadia Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 2,179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,054, with 4 more of unknown material.
43% of City of Arcadia Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Florida average (0.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 43%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 57%
Latest lead test for City of Arcadia Water Dept (2023): 2.3 ppb 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 City of Arcadia Water Dept.
Water systems serving Arcadia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Arcadia Water DeptMain system | 0 | 2,179 | 4 | 43% |
| Desoto County Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Peace River Reg Water PlantAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Desoto Correctional InstAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Arcadia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Arcadia Water Dept'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
- Zolfo Springs131 lead + galv. lines
- Wauchula537 unknown
- North Portno lead reported
- Punta Gorda5,608 unknown
- Bowling Greenno lead reported
- Sebring517 unknown
- Lake Placid1,015 unknown
- Avon Park1,232 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Arcadia, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Arcadia Water Dept, which serves Arcadia, reported 0 lead and 2,179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Arcadia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Arcadia in City of Arcadia Water Dept's service area (PWSID FL6140314). Desoto County Water System, Peace River Reg Water Plant, Desoto Correctional Inst also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Arcadia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Arcadia Water Dept'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 Arcadia 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 City of Arcadia Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.