Florida · population 267,102
Lead pipes in St. Petersburg, FL
4,802 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of St. Petersburg (population 267,102) gets its water from City of St Petersburg. That system reported 0 lead and 4,802 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 97,634, with 7,007 more of unknown material.
4.9% of City of St Petersburg'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.9%
- Unknown 7.2%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for City of St Petersburg (2023): 1.8 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 City of St Petersburg.
Water systems serving St. Petersburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of St PetersburgMain system | 0 | 4,802 | 7,007 | 4.9% |
| Gulfport Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 St. Petersburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of St Petersburg'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
- Gulfportno lead reported
- Kenneth4,802 lead + galv. lines
- South Pasadena4,802 lead + galv. lines
- St. Pete Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Treasure Island6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Pinellas Parkno lead reported
- Madeira Beach6,472 lead + galv. lines
- Seminole6,472 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does St. Petersburg, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of St Petersburg, which serves St. Petersburg, reported 0 lead and 4,802 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,007 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to St. Petersburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of St. Petersburg in City of St Petersburg's service area (PWSID FL6521715). Gulfport Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my St. Petersburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of St Petersburg'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 St. Petersburg 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 St Petersburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.