Florida · population 3,741
Lead pipes in Chipley, FL
727 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chipley (population 3,741) gets its water from City of Chipley. That system reported 0 lead and 727 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,241, with 0 more of unknown material.
32% of City of Chipley'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) 32%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 68%
Latest lead test for City of Chipley (2025): 1.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 3 still open for City of Chipley.
Water systems serving Chipley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ChipleyMain system | 0 | 727 | 0 | 32% |
| Northwest Florida Reception CenterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sunny Hills Utility CompanyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 860 | 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 Chipley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Chipley'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
- Bonifayno lead reported
- Marianna167 unknown
- Maloneno lead reported
- DeFuniak Springsno lead reported
- Sneadsno lead reported
- Panamano lead reported
- Lynn Havenno lead reported
- Freeportno lead reported
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Questions
Does Chipley, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Chipley, which serves Chipley, reported 0 lead and 727 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chipley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chipley in City of Chipley's service area (PWSID FL1670135). Northwest Florida Reception Center, Sunny Hills Utility Company also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chipley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Chipley'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 Chipley 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 Chipley whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.