Florida · population 414,547
Lead pipes in Tampa, FL
948 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tampa (population 414,547) gets its water from City of Tampa Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 948 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 167,260, with 27,375 more of unknown material.
0.6% of City of Tampa Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for City of Tampa Water Department (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 1.5 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 Tampa Water Department.
Water systems serving Tampa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Tampa Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 948 | 27,375 | 0.6% |
| Cax-Lakeshore LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 2 | 220 | 0.7% |
| Hcwrc/Northwest UtilitiesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| University of South FloridaAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hcwrd/Seaboard UtilitiesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fgua / MacdillAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hcwrc/Pebble Creek SubdivisionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Paradise VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 635 | 0% |
| Hcwrd/EastlakeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cypress Cay Preserve Master AssociationAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ayla ApartmentsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Casa Verde Manufactured Home CommunityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Highland Oaks MHCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 87 | 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 Tampa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Tampa Water Department'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
- Temple Terrace345 lead + galv. lines
- Oldsmar9 lead + galv. lines
- Safety Harbor7,071 unknown
- Pinellas Parkno lead reported
- St. Petersburg4,802 lead + galv. lines
- Clearwater34,094 unknown
- Kenneth4,802 lead + galv. lines
- Largo6,472 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Tampa, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Tampa Water Department, which serves Tampa, reported 0 lead and 948 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 27,375 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tampa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tampa in City of Tampa Water Department's service area (PWSID FL6290327). Cax-Lakeshore LLC, Hcwrc/Northwest Utilities, University of South Florida, Hcwrd/Seaboard Utilities, Fgua / Macdill, Hcwrc/Pebble Creek Subdivision, Paradise Village, Hcwrd/Eastlake, Cypress Cay Preserve Master Association, Ayla Apartments, Casa Verde Manufactured Home Community, Highland Oaks MHC also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tampa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Tampa Water Department'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 Tampa 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 Tampa Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.