Florida · population 3,049
Lead pipes in Holmes Beach, FL
62,778 lines still unidentified
Most of Holmes Beach (population 3,049) gets its water from Manatee County Utilities Dept. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 62,778 of 174,831 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Manatee County Utilities 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 36%
- Non-lead 64%
Latest lead test for Manatee County Utilities Dept (2022): 1.7 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 Manatee County Utilities Dept.
Water systems serving Holmes Beach
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee County Utilities DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 62,778 | 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 Holmes Beach
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Manatee County Utilities 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
- Anna Maria62,778 unknown
- Bradenton152 lead + galv. lines
- Palmetto5,132 unknown
- Longboat Key3,251 unknown
- St. Pete Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Sarasota5 lead + galv. lines
- Gulfportno lead reported
- South Pasadena4,802 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Holmes Beach, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Manatee County Utilities Dept still lists 62,778 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Holmes Beach?
EPA's service area maps place most of Holmes Beach in Manatee County Utilities Dept's service area (PWSID FL6411132).
How do I check whether my Holmes Beach home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Manatee County Utilities 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 Holmes 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 Manatee County Utilities Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.