Florida · population 8,286
Lead pipes in North Bay, FL
480 lines still unidentified
Most of North Bay (population 8,286) gets its water from City of North Bay Village. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 480 of 558 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of North Bay Village'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 86%
- Non-lead 14%
Latest lead test for City of North Bay Village (2023): 0.9 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 North Bay Village.
Water systems serving North Bay
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of North Bay VillageMain system | 0 | 0 | 480 | 0% |
| City of Miami BeachServes nearby areas | 57 | 94 | 0 | 1.5% |
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 North Bay
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of North Bay Village'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
- Miami Shores289,930 unknown
- Surfside3 lead + galv. lines
- Miami Beach151 lead + galv. lines
- El Portal289,930 unknown
- Bay Harbor Islands682 unknown
- Biscayne Park17,898 unknown
- Bal Harbourno lead reported
- North Miami17,898 unknown
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Questions
Does North Bay, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of North Bay Village still lists 480 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Bay?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Bay in City of North Bay Village's service area (PWSID FL4130970). City of Miami Beach also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Bay home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of North Bay Village'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 North Bay 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 North Bay Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.