Florida · population 3,661
Lead pipes in Crystal River, FL
546 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Crystal River (population 3,661) gets its water from City of Crystal River. That system reported 0 lead and 546 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,920, with 32 more of unknown material.
19% of City of Crystal River'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) 19%
- Unknown 1.1%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for City of Crystal River (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 Crystal River.
Water systems serving Crystal River
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Crystal RiverMain system | 0 | 546 | 32 | 19% |
| Ozello Water AssociationAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cedar Lake EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 35 | 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 Crystal River
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Crystal River'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.
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Questions
Does Crystal River, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Crystal River, which serves Crystal River, reported 0 lead and 546 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 32 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Crystal River?
EPA's service area maps place most of Crystal River in City of Crystal River's service area (PWSID FL6090317). Ozello Water Association, Cedar Lake Estates also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Crystal River home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Crystal River'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 Crystal River 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 Crystal River whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.