Florida · population 8,119
Lead pipes in Quincy, FL
2,648 lines still unidentified
Most of Quincy (population 8,119) gets its water from Quincy, City of W/S. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,648 of 4,633 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Quincy, City of W/S'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 57%
- Non-lead 43%
Latest lead test for Quincy, City of W/S (2023): 1.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Quincy, City of W/S.
Water systems serving Quincy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy, City of W/SMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,648 | 0% |
| Gadsden Co Regional W/SAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 592 | 0% |
| Bradfordville Regional W/SAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 855 | 0% |
| Lake Jackson Area Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,985 | 0% |
| Wakulla Regional (Aka Gulf Coast)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 635 | 0% |
| Meadows-At-WoodrunAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 474 | 0% |
| Leon Co. Regional System WestAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 423 | 0% |
| Leon Co. Regional System EastAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Leon Co. Regional System SouthAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0% |
| Tobacco RoadAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Jamieson Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Hinson HeightsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| St. James CommunityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Sweetwater Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 16 | 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 Quincy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Quincy, City of W/S'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
- Gretnano lead reported
- Midway592 unknown
- Havanano lead reported
- Chattahoocheeno lead reported
- Tallahassee349 lead + galv. lines
- Sneadsno lead reported
- Marianna167 unknown
- Monticellono lead reported
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Questions
Does Quincy, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Quincy, City of W/S still lists 2,648 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Quincy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Quincy in Quincy, City of W/S's service area (PWSID FL1200551). Gadsden Co Regional W/S, Bradfordville Regional W/S, Lake Jackson Area Water System, Wakulla Regional (Aka Gulf Coast), Meadows-At-Woodrun, Leon Co. Regional System West, Leon Co. Regional System East, Leon Co. Regional System South, Tobacco Road, Jamieson Water System, Hinson Heights, St. James Community, Sweetwater Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Quincy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Quincy, City of W/S'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 Quincy 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 Quincy, City of W/S whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.