Florida · population 22,084
Lead pipes in Bartow, FL
382 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bartow (population 22,084) gets its water from City of Bartow. That system reported 11 lead and 371 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,206, with 3,868 more of unknown material.
3.7% of City of Bartow's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Florida average (0.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for City of Bartow (2023): 1 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 Bartow.
Water systems serving Bartow
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BartowMain system | 11 | 371 | 3,868 | 3.7% |
| Lake Garfield EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 115 | 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 Bartow
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bartow'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
- Eagle Lake1,248 unknown
- Winter Haven3,618 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Walesno lead reported
- Lakeland23,963 unknown
- Dundee295 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Hamilton151 unknown
- Bowling Greenno lead reported
- Haines3,478 unknown
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Questions
Does Bartow, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Bartow, which serves Bartow, reported 11 lead and 371 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,868 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bartow?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bartow in City of Bartow's service area (PWSID FL6530315). Lake Garfield Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bartow home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bartow'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 Bartow 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 Bartow whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.