Florida · population 3,637
Lead pipes in Port Richey, FL
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Port Richey (population 3,637) gets its water from City of Port Richey Water Dept. That system reported 1 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8, with 2 more of unknown material.
50% of City of 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 13%
- Galvanized (replace) 38%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for City of Port Richey Water Dept (Jan 2024–Jun 2024): 1.3 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 Port Richey Water Dept.
Water systems serving Port Richey
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Port Richey Water DeptMain system | 1 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| New Port Richey Water DeptServes nearby areas | 22 | 680 | 3,763 | 6.0% |
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 Port Richey
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of 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
- New Port Richey702 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 Port Richey, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Port Richey Water Dept, which serves Port Richey, reported 1 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Port Richey?
EPA's service area maps place most of Port Richey in City of Port Richey Water Dept's service area (PWSID FL6510324). New Port Richey Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Port Richey home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of 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 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 City of Port Richey Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.