Florida · population 50,805
Lead pipes in Fort Pierce, FL
178 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fort Pierce (population 50,805) gets its water from Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority. That system reported 126 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 25,494, with 12,590 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority (2023): 1.1 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 Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority.
Water systems serving Fort Pierce
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Pierce Utilities AuthorityMain system | 126 | 52 | 12,590 | 0.7% |
| Cypress MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 28 | 0 | 38% |
| St Lucie County Util North County SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Spanish Lakes FairwaysAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Indian River EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Spanish Lakes Country Club VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Fort Pierce
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority'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
- Port St. Lucie12 lead + galv. lines
- Vero Beach8,100 unknown
- Stuartno lead reported
- Sewall's Pointno lead reported
- Indian River Shores8,100 unknown
- Sebastian10,482 unknown
- Okeechobeeno lead reported
- Tequestano lead reported
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Questions
Does Fort Pierce, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority, which serves Fort Pierce, reported 126 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,590 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Pierce?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Pierce in Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority's service area (PWSID FL4560490). Cypress MHP, St Lucie County Util North County System, Spanish Lakes Fairways, Indian River Estates, Spanish Lakes Country Club Village also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Pierce home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority'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 Pierce 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 Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.