Florida · population 60,650
Lead pipes in Margate, FL
No lead lines reported
Most of Margate (population 60,650) gets its water from City of Margate, which reported 36,914 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Margate'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Margate (2024): 1.1 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 Margate.
Water systems serving Margate
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MargateMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Colonies of MargateAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 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 Margate
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Margate'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
- North Lauderdale3,624 unknown
- Coconut Creekno lead reported
- Coral Springs6,316 unknown
- Tamarac9,563 unknown
- Pompano Beach104 unknown
- Lauderdale Lakes249 unknown
- Parklandno lead reported
- Oakland Park1,363 unknown
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Questions
Does Margate, FL have lead pipes?
City of Margate, which serves Margate, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Margate?
EPA's service area maps place most of Margate in City of Margate's service area (PWSID FL4060845). Colonies of Margate also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Margate home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Margate'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 Margate 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 Margate whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.