Florida · population 4,070
Lead pipes in Mary Esther, FL
1,309 lines still unidentified
Most of Mary Esther (population 4,070) gets its water from City of Mary Esther. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,309 of 2,007 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Mary Esther'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 65%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for City of Mary Esther (2023): 2.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Mary Esther.
Water systems serving Mary Esther
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Mary EstherMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,309 | 0% |
| City of Fort Walton BeachServes nearby areas | 0 | 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 Mary Esther
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Mary Esther'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
- Fort Walton Beachno lead reported
- Valparaiso16 lead + galv. lines
- Destinno lead reported
- Nicevilleno lead reported
- Crestview400 unknown
- Milton4,277 unknown
- Gulf Breezeno lead reported
- Pensacola8,729 unknown
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Questions
Does Mary Esther, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Mary Esther still lists 1,309 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mary Esther?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mary Esther in City of Mary Esther's service area (PWSID FL1460455). City of Fort Walton Beach also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mary Esther home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Mary Esther'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 Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.