Florida · population 20,416
Lead pipes in Punta Gorda, FL
5,608 lines still unidentified
Most of Punta Gorda (population 20,416) gets its water from City of Punta Gorda. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 5,608 of 14,153 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Punta Gorda'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 40%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for City of Punta Gorda (2023): 4.4 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 Punta Gorda.
Water systems serving Punta Gorda
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Punta GordaMain system | 0 | 0 | 5,608 | 0% |
| Shell Creek ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 37 | 210 | 15% |
| Town and Country UtilityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Charlotte County Utilities / Burnt StoreAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Charlotte Harbor Water Assn.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Charlotte Correctional InstitutionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Charlotte Water WorksAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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 Punta Gorda
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Punta Gorda'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
- North Portno lead reported
- Cape Coral5,782 unknown
- Fort Myers39 lead + galv. lines
- Arcadia2,179 lead + galv. lines
- Venice3,342 unknown
- Sanibelno lead reported
- Fort Myers Beachno lead reported
- Estero21 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Punta Gorda, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Punta Gorda still lists 5,608 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Punta Gorda?
EPA's service area maps place most of Punta Gorda in City of Punta Gorda's service area (PWSID FL6080051). Shell Creek Park, Town and Country Utility, Charlotte County Utilities / Burnt Store, Charlotte Harbor Water Assn., Charlotte Correctional Institution, North Charlotte Water Works also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Punta Gorda home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Punta Gorda'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 Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.