Florida · population 70,140
Lead pipes in Delray Beach, FL
3,182 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Delray Beach (population 70,140) gets its water from Delray Beach Public Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 3,182 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 22,734, with 308 more of unknown material.
14% of Delray Beach Public Water System'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) 14%
- Unknown 1.4%
- Non-lead 85%
Latest lead test for Delray Beach Public Water System (2025): 3.7 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 Delray Beach Public Water System.
Water systems serving Delray Beach
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delray Beach Public Water SystemMain system | 0 | 3,182 | 308 | 14% |
| Boynton Beach PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Delray Beach
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Delray Beach Public Water System'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
- Highland Beachno lead reported
- Boynton Beachno lead reported
- Boca Raton9,175 unknown
- Ocean Ridgeno lead reported
- Hypoluxono lead reported
- Lantana1,929 unknown
- Atlantisno lead reported
- South Palm Beachno lead reported
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Questions
Does Delray Beach, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. Delray Beach Public Water System, which serves Delray Beach, reported 0 lead and 3,182 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 308 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Delray Beach?
EPA's service area maps place most of Delray Beach in Delray Beach Public Water System's service area (PWSID FL4500351). Boynton Beach PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Delray Beach home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Delray Beach Public Water System'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 Delray 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 Delray Beach Public Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.