Florida · population 13,682
Lead pipes in Palmetto, FL
5,132 lines still unidentified
Most of Palmetto (population 13,682) gets its water from City of Palmetto Water Dept.. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 5,132 of 8,602 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Palmetto Water Dept.'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 60%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for City of Palmetto Water Dept. (Jul 2024–Dec 2024): 1.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 4 still open for City of Palmetto Water Dept..
Water systems serving Palmetto
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Palmetto Water Dept.Main system | 0 | 0 | 5,132 | 0% |
| Manatee County Utilities DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 62,778 | 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 Palmetto
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Palmetto 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
- Bradenton152 lead + galv. lines
- Holmes Beach62,778 unknown
- Longboat Key3,251 unknown
- Anna Maria62,778 unknown
- Sarasota5 lead + galv. lines
- St. Pete Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- St. Petersburg4,802 lead + galv. lines
- Gulfportno lead reported
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Questions
Does Palmetto, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Palmetto Water Dept. still lists 5,132 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Palmetto?
EPA's service area maps place most of Palmetto in City of Palmetto Water Dept.'s service area (PWSID FL6410322). Manatee County Utilities Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Palmetto home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto Water Dept. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.