Florida · population 4,466
Lead pipes in Indian River Shores, FL
8,100 lines still unidentified
Most of Indian River Shores (population 4,466) gets its water from City of Vero Beach. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 8,100 of 16,797 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Vero Beach'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 48%
- Non-lead 52%
Latest lead test for City of Vero Beach (2024): 5 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 Vero Beach.
Water systems serving Indian River Shores
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Vero BeachMain system | 0 | 0 | 8,100 | 0% |
| Indian River County Utilities (2 WTPS)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 10,482 | 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 Indian River Shores
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Vero Beach'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
- Vero Beach8,100 unknown
- Sebastian10,482 unknown
- Fort Pierce178 lead + galv. lines
- Malabar19,375 unknown
- Melbourne Beach28,363 unknown
- Indialantic28,363 unknown
- West Melbourne1 lead + galv. lines
- Port St. Lucie12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Indian River Shores, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Vero Beach still lists 8,100 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Indian River Shores?
EPA's service area maps place most of Indian River Shores in City of Vero Beach's service area (PWSID FL3310206). Indian River County Utilities (2 WTPS) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Indian River Shores home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Vero Beach'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 Indian River Shores 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 Vero Beach whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.