Florida · population 29,902
Lead pipes in Venice, FL
3,342 lines still unidentified
Most of Venice (population 29,902) gets its water from City of Venice Water Dept. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,342 of 14,502 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Venice Water Dept'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 23%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for City of Venice Water Dept (Jul 2023–Dec 2023): 0.3 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 Venice Water Dept.
Water systems serving Venice
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Venice Water DeptMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,342 | 0% |
| Sarasota Co Special Util DistServes nearby areas | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0.1% |
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 Venice
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Venice Water Dept'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
- North Portno lead reported
- Sarasota5 lead + galv. lines
- Longboat Key3,251 unknown
- Punta Gorda5,608 unknown
- Bradenton152 lead + galv. lines
- Palmetto5,132 unknown
- Holmes Beach62,778 unknown
- Anna Maria62,778 unknown
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Questions
Does Venice, FL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Venice Water Dept still lists 3,342 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Venice?
EPA's service area maps place most of Venice in City of Venice Water Dept's service area (PWSID FL6581901). Sarasota Co Special Util Dist also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Venice home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Venice Water Dept'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 Venice 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 Venice Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.