Florida · population 1,615
Lead pipes in Belleair Beach, FL
6,472 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Belleair Beach (population 1,615) gets its water from Pinellas County Utilities. That system reported 0 lead and 6,472 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 115,604, with 63,789 more of unknown material.
5.6% of Pinellas County Utilities'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) 5.6%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for Pinellas County Utilities (2020): 0.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Pinellas County Utilities.
Water systems serving Belleair Beach
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas County UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 6,472 | 63,789 | 5.6% |
| Clearwater Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 34,094 | 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 Belleair Beach
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pinellas County Utilities'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
- Belleair Bluffs6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Belleair1,069 unknown
- Indian Rocks Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Largo6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Clearwater34,094 unknown
- Indian Shores6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Seminole6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Redington Shores6,472 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Belleair Beach, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. Pinellas County Utilities, which serves Belleair Beach, reported 0 lead and 6,472 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 63,789 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Belleair Beach?
EPA's service area maps place most of Belleair Beach in Pinellas County Utilities's service area (PWSID FL6521405). Clearwater Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Belleair Beach home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pinellas County Utilities'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 Belleair Beach 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 Pinellas County Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.