Florida · population 9,662
Lead pipes in Dade, FL
3,158 lines still unidentified
Most of Dade (population 9,662) gets its water from Dade City Water Dept. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,158 of 6,650 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Dade City Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 53%
Latest lead test for Dade City Water Dept (2023): not detected 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 Dade City Water Dept.
Water systems serving Dade
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade City Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,158 | 0% |
| Pcud-Pasco County Regional PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 107 | 44,613 | <0.1% |
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 Dade
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dade City Water Dept'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
- St. Leono lead reported
- San Antoniono lead reported
- Zephyrhills12,218 unknown
- Brooksville576 lead + galv. lines
- Bushnell80 lead + galv. lines
- Temple Terrace345 lead + galv. lines
- Mascotte89 lead + galv. lines
- Polkno lead reported
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Questions
Does Dade, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Dade City Water Dept still lists 3,158 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dade?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dade in Dade City Water Dept's service area (PWSID FL6510424). Pcud-Pasco County Regional PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dade home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dade City Water Dept'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 Dade 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 Dade City Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.