Florida · population 3,273
Lead pipes in Melbourne Beach, FL
28,363 lines still unidentified
Most of Melbourne Beach (population 3,273) gets its water from City of Melbourne. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 28,363 of 60,477 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Melbourne'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 47%
- Non-lead 53%
Latest lead test for City of Melbourne (2023): 1.2 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 Melbourne.
Water systems serving Melbourne Beach
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MelbourneMain system | 0 | 0 | 28,363 | 0% |
| South Brevard Water CO-OPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aquarina UtilitiesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| City of Palm BayServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 19,375 | 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 Melbourne Beach
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Melbourne'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
- Indialantic28,363 unknown
- Malabar19,375 unknown
- West Melbourne1 lead + galv. lines
- Indian Harbour Beach28,363 unknown
- Melbourne28,363 unknown
- Satellite Beach28,363 unknown
- Palm Shores28,363 unknown
- Cocoa Beach29 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Melbourne Beach, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Melbourne still lists 28,363 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Melbourne Beach?
EPA's service area maps place most of Melbourne Beach in City of Melbourne's service area (PWSID FL3051447). South Brevard Water CO-OP, Aquarina Utilities, City of Palm Bay also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Melbourne Beach home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Melbourne'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 Melbourne Beach 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 Melbourne whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.