Florida · population 1,190
Lead pipes in Indian Shores, FL
6,472 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Indian Shores (population 1,190) gets its water from Pinellas County Utilities. That system reported 0 lead and 6,472 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 115,604, with 63,789 more of unknown material.
5.6% of Pinellas County Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Florida average (0.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.6%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for Pinellas County Utilities (2020): 0.8 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 Pinellas County Utilities.
Water systems serving Indian Shores
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas County UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 6,472 | 63,789 | 5.6% |
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 Shores
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pinellas County Utilities'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
- Redington Shores6,472 lead + galv. lines
- North Redington Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Indian Rocks Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Redington Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Seminole6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Belleair Bluffs6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Madeira Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Belleair Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Indian Shores, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. Pinellas County Utilities, which serves Indian Shores, reported 0 lead and 6,472 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 63,789 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Indian Shores?
EPA's service area maps place most of Indian Shores in Pinellas County Utilities's service area (PWSID FL6521405).
How do I check whether my Indian Shores home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pinellas County Utilities'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 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 Pinellas County Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.