Lead Pipe Map

Florida · population 66,919

Lead pipes in Sanford, FL

6,723 lines still unidentified

Most of Sanford (population 66,919) gets its water from Sanford, City of (2 WPS). It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 6,723 of 21,741 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of Sanford, City of (2 WPS)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
6,723Unknown material
15,018Non-lead

Latest lead test for Sanford, City of (2 WPS) (2023): 0.8 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 Sanford, City of (2 WPS).

Water systems serving Sanford

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Sanford, City of (2 WPS)Main system006,7230%
Seminole County NorthwestAlso serves parts of the city007680%
Ravenna ParkAlso serves parts of the city006250%
Midway-Canaan Water Association (Consec)Also serves parts of the city0000%
Park RidgeAlso serves parts of the city001070%

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 Sanford

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sanford, City of (2 WPS)'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapSanford, City of (2 WPS) details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Sanford, FL have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but Sanford, City of (2 WPS) still lists 6,723 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Sanford?

EPA's service area maps place most of Sanford in Sanford, City of (2 WPS)'s service area (PWSID FL3590205). Seminole County Northwest, Ravenna Park, Midway-Canaan Water Association (Consec), Park Ridge also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Sanford home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Sanford, City of (2 WPS)'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 Sanford 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 Sanford, City of (2 WPS) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.