Florida · population 18,130
Lead pipes in New Port Richey, FL
702 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Port Richey (population 18,130) gets its water from New Port Richey Water Dept. That system reported 22 lead and 680 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,619, with 3,763 more of unknown material.
6.0% of New Port Richey Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Florida average (0.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.9%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for New Port Richey Water Dept (2023): 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 New Port Richey Water Dept.
Water systems serving New Port Richey
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Port Richey Water DeptMain system | 22 | 680 | 3,763 | 6.0% |
| Pcud-Pasco County Regional PWSAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 107 | 44,613 | <0.1% |
| Pcud-NortheastAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 27 | 243 | 6.9% |
| Pcud-Florida Estates (East Pasco)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 5 | 148 | 2.0% |
| Pcud-Hickory Hill (East Pasco)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 5 | 84 | 3.3% |
| Osceola Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Pcud-Pasadena Shores (East Pasco)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.8% |
| Pcud-Pine Breeze (East Pasco)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 2 | 28 | 3.0% |
| Pcud-Southeast #2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 55 | 0.4% |
| Seven SpringsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3,069 | 0% |
| Aloha Gardens UtilitiesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 679 | 0% |
| SummertreeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,151 | 0% |
| Colonial Manor Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 710 | 0% |
| Anclote VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0% |
| Dixie Groves EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 342 | 0% |
| Virginia CityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Pcud-Sunburst HillAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 81 | 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 New Port Richey
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Port Richey Water Dept'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
- Port Richey4 lead + galv. lines
- Tarpon Springsno lead reported
- Oldsmar9 lead + galv. lines
- Dunedinno lead reported
- Safety Harbor7,071 unknown
- Clearwater34,094 unknown
- Belleair1,069 unknown
- Belleair Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Port Richey, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. New Port Richey Water Dept, which serves New Port Richey, reported 22 lead and 680 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,763 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Port Richey?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Port Richey in New Port Richey Water Dept's service area (PWSID FL6511255). Pcud-Pasco County Regional PWS, Pcud-Northeast, Pcud-Florida Estates (East Pasco), Pcud-Hickory Hill (East Pasco), Osceola Mobile Home Park, Pcud-Pasadena Shores (East Pasco), Pcud-Pine Breeze (East Pasco), Pcud-Southeast #2, Seven Springs, Aloha Gardens Utilities, Summertree, Colonial Manor Water System, Anclote Village, Dixie Groves Estates, Virginia City, Pcud-Sunburst Hill also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Port Richey home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Port Richey Water Dept'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 New Port Richey 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 New Port Richey Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.