Florida · population 58,184
Lead pipes in Bradenton, FL
152 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bradenton (population 58,184) gets its water from City of Bradenton. That system reported 0 lead and 152 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,378, with 9,955 more of unknown material.
1.2% of City of Bradenton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for City of Bradenton (2025): 0.2 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 City of Bradenton.
Water systems serving Bradenton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BradentonMain system | 0 | 152 | 9,955 | 1.2% |
| Manatee County Utilities DeptAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 62,778 | 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 Bradenton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bradenton'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
- Palmetto5,132 unknown
- Longboat Key3,251 unknown
- Holmes Beach62,778 unknown
- Anna Maria62,778 unknown
- Sarasota5 lead + galv. lines
- St. Pete Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- St. Petersburg4,802 lead + galv. lines
- Gulfportno lead reported
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Questions
Does Bradenton, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Bradenton, which serves Bradenton, reported 0 lead and 152 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,955 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bradenton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bradenton in City of Bradenton's service area (PWSID FL6410182). Manatee County Utilities Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bradenton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bradenton'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 Bradenton 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 Bradenton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.