Florida · population 57,764
Lead pipes in Sarasota, FL
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sarasota (population 57,764) gets its water from City of Sarasota. That system reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,484, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Sarasota'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Sarasota (2025): 1 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 Sarasota.
Water systems serving Sarasota
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SarasotaMain system | 5 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Sarasota Co Special Util DistAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Pluris-South Gate UtilitiesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sun Outdoors SarasotaAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Camelot LakesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 969 | 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 Sarasota
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Sarasota'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
- Longboat Key3,251 unknown
- Bradenton152 lead + galv. lines
- Palmetto5,132 unknown
- Holmes Beach62,778 unknown
- Venice3,342 unknown
- Anna Maria62,778 unknown
- North Portno lead reported
- St. Pete Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sarasota, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Sarasota, which serves Sarasota, reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sarasota?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sarasota in City of Sarasota's service area (PWSID FL6580326). Sarasota Co Special Util Dist, Pluris-South Gate Utilities, Sun Outdoors Sarasota, Camelot Lakes also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sarasota home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Sarasota'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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.