Florida · population 46,335
Lead pipes in North Lauderdale, FL
3,624 lines still unidentified
Most of North Lauderdale (population 46,335) gets its water from City of North Lauderdale. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,624 of 8,408 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of North Lauderdale'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 43%
- Non-lead 57%
Latest lead test for City of North Lauderdale (2023): 1.7 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 for City of North Lauderdale.
Water systems serving North Lauderdale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of North LauderdaleMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,624 | 0% |
| Bcwws 1aServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 249 | 0% |
| City of MargateServes 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 North Lauderdale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of North Lauderdale'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
- Tamarac9,563 unknown
- Margateno lead reported
- Lauderdale Lakes249 unknown
- Lauderhill8,620 unknown
- Sunrise19,898 unknown
- Coral Springs6,316 unknown
- Oakland Park1,363 unknown
- Coconut Creekno lead reported
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Questions
Does North Lauderdale, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of North Lauderdale still lists 3,624 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Lauderdale?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Lauderdale in City of North Lauderdale's service area (PWSID FL4060976). Bcwws 1a, City of Margate also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Lauderdale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of North Lauderdale'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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.