Florida · population 190,641
Lead pipes in Fort Lauderdale, FL
22 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fort Lauderdale (population 190,641) gets its water from City of Fort Lauderdale. That system reported 2 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 69,846, with 69,050 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Fort Lauderdale'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 1.1%
Latest lead test for City of Fort Lauderdale (2023): 4.9 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 Fort Lauderdale.
Water systems serving Fort Lauderdale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort LauderdaleMain system | 2 | 20 | 69,050 | <0.1% |
| Sunrise SouthwestAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 281 | 0% |
| City of Oakland ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,363 | 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 Fort Lauderdale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Fort Lauderdale'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
- Wilton Manors22 lead + galv. lines
- Oakland Park1,363 unknown
- Lauderdale Lakes249 unknown
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea22 lead + galv. lines
- Lauderhill8,620 unknown
- North Lauderdale3,624 unknown
- Pompano Beach104 unknown
- Plantationno lead reported
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Questions
Does Fort Lauderdale, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Fort Lauderdale, which serves Fort Lauderdale, reported 2 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 69,050 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Lauderdale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Lauderdale in City of Fort Lauderdale's service area (PWSID FL4060486). Sunrise Southwest, City of Oakland Park also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Lauderdale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Fort Lauderdale'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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.