Florida · population 16,507
Lead pipes in Opa-locka, FL
44 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Opa-locka (population 16,507) gets its water from City of Opa Locka. That system reported 44 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,449, with 6,395 more of unknown material.
0.7% of City of Opa Locka's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 0.2%
Latest lead test for City of Opa Locka (2024): 0.9 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 Opa Locka.
Water systems serving Opa-locka
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Opa LockaMain system | 44 | 0 | 6,395 | 0.7% |
| Mdwasa - Main SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 289,930 | 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 Opa-locka
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Opa Locka'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 Gardens27,785 unknown
- Hialeah28,882 unknown
- Miami Lakes289,930 unknown
- Biscayne Park17,898 unknown
- El Portal289,930 unknown
- Miami Shores289,930 unknown
- North Miami17,898 unknown
- Miami Springs289,930 unknown
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Questions
Does Opa-locka, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Opa Locka, which serves Opa-locka, reported 44 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,395 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Opa-locka?
EPA's service area maps place most of Opa-locka in City of Opa Locka's service area (PWSID FL4131001). Mdwasa - Main System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Opa-locka home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Opa Locka'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 Opa-locka 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 Opa Locka whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.