Florida · population 7,463
Lead pipes in Longboat Key, FL
3,251 lines still unidentified
Most of Longboat Key (population 7,463) gets its water from Town of Longboat Key. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,251 of 3,251 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Longboat Key'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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Town of Longboat Key (Jul 2024–Dec 2024): 0.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for Town of Longboat Key.
Water systems serving Longboat Key
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Longboat KeyMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,251 | 0% |
| Manatee County Utilities DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 62,778 | 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 Longboat Key
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Longboat Key'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
- Bradenton152 lead + galv. lines
- Sarasota5 lead + galv. lines
- Holmes Beach62,778 unknown
- Palmetto5,132 unknown
- Anna Maria62,778 unknown
- St. Pete Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Venice3,342 unknown
- Gulfportno lead reported
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Questions
Does Longboat Key, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Longboat Key still lists 3,251 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Longboat Key?
EPA's service area maps place most of Longboat Key in Town of Longboat Key's service area (PWSID FL6411098). Manatee County Utilities Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Longboat Key home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Longboat Key'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 Longboat Key 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 Longboat Key whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.