Florida · population 1,693
Lead pipes in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Howey-in-the-Hills (population 1,693) gets its water from Howey in the Hills (2 WPS). That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 997, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Howey in the Hills (2 WPS)'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Howey in the Hills (2 WPS) (2024): 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 Howey in the Hills (2 WPS).
Water systems serving Howey-in-the-Hills
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howey in the Hills (2 WPS)Main system | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
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 Howey-in-the-Hills
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Howey in the Hills (2 WPS)'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.
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Questions
Does Howey-in-the-Hills, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. Howey in the Hills (2 WPS), which serves Howey-in-the-Hills, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Howey-in-the-Hills?
EPA's service area maps place most of Howey-in-the-Hills in Howey in the Hills (2 WPS)'s service area (PWSID FL3350573).
How do I check whether my Howey-in-the-Hills home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Howey in the Hills (2 WPS)'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 Howey-in-the-Hills 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 Howey in the Hills (2 WPS) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.