Florida · population 124,990
Lead pipes in Lakeland, FL
23,963 lines still unidentified
Most of Lakeland (population 124,990) gets its water from City of Lakeland. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 23,963 of 63,623 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Lakeland'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 38%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for City of Lakeland (2023): 0.6 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, 1 still open for City of Lakeland.
Water systems serving Lakeland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LakelandMain system | 0 | 0 | 23,963 | 0% |
| Southwest/Polk County UtilityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4,707 | 0% |
| NorthwestAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4,264 | 0% |
| SWS - Cypress LakesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Lake Gibson EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 851 | 0% |
| Foxwood Lake EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 722 | 0% |
| Timber Creek SubdivisionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 211 | 0% |
| Pines, theAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| Village WaterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 173 | 0% |
| Gibsonia Estates Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 200 | 0% |
| Country ClassAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 86 | 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 Lakeland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lakeland'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
- Polkno lead reported
- Eagle Lake1,248 unknown
- Winter Haven3,618 lead + galv. lines
- Bartow382 lead + galv. lines
- Zephyrhills12,218 unknown
- Lake Hamilton151 unknown
- Haines3,478 unknown
- Dundee295 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lakeland, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Lakeland still lists 23,963 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lakeland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lakeland in City of Lakeland's service area (PWSID FL6531014). Southwest/Polk County Utility, Northwest, SWS - Cypress Lakes, Lake Gibson Estates, Foxwood Lake Estates, Timber Creek Subdivision, Pines, the, Village Water, Gibsonia Estates Water System, Country Class also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lakeland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lakeland'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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.