Florida · population 2,126
Lead pipes in Lake Hamilton, FL
151 lines still unidentified
Most of Lake Hamilton (population 2,126) gets its water from Town of Lake Hamilton. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 151 of 946 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Lake Hamilton'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 16%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for Town of Lake Hamilton (2024): 0.7 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 Town of Lake Hamilton.
Water systems serving Lake Hamilton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Lake HamiltonMain system | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0% |
| City of Haines CityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,478 | 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 Lake Hamilton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Lake Hamilton'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
- Dundee295 lead + galv. lines
- Haines3,478 unknown
- Winter Haven3,618 lead + galv. lines
- Davenportno lead reported
- Lake Walesno lead reported
- Eagle Lake1,248 unknown
- Polkno lead reported
- Bartow382 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lake Hamilton, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Lake Hamilton still lists 151 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake Hamilton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake Hamilton in Town of Lake Hamilton's service area (PWSID FL6530977). City of Haines City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake Hamilton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Lake Hamilton'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 Lake Hamilton 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 Town of Lake Hamilton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.