Florida · population 59,975
Lead pipes in Winter Haven, FL
3,618 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Winter Haven (population 59,975) gets its water from Winter Haven Water Department. That system reported 3,617 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 45,612, with 28,369 more of unknown material.
7.9% of Winter Haven Water Department'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 7.9%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 62%
- Non-lead 30%
Latest lead test for Winter Haven Water Department (2023): 7 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 Winter Haven Water Department.
Water systems serving Winter Haven
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven Water DepartmentMain system | 3,617 | 1 | 28,369 | 7.9% |
| Fairview VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 90 | 0 | 88% |
| Winterset MHP LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 8 | 32 | 20% |
| CentralAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2,462 | 0% |
| Wahneta Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Swiss Golf ; Tennis ClubAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Four Lakes Golf ClubAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Swiss Village MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Lake AlfredServes 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 Winter Haven
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Winter Haven 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
- Eagle Lake1,248 unknown
- Lake Hamilton151 unknown
- Haines3,478 unknown
- Dundee295 lead + galv. lines
- Davenportno lead reported
- Polkno lead reported
- Lake Walesno lead reported
- Bartow382 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Winter Haven, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. Winter Haven Water Department, which serves Winter Haven, reported 3,617 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,369 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Winter Haven?
EPA's service area maps place most of Winter Haven in Winter Haven Water Department's service area (PWSID FL6531992). Fairview Village, Winterset MHP LLC, Central, Wahneta Water System, Swiss Golf ; Tennis Club, Four Lakes Golf Club, Swiss Village MHP, City of Lake Alfred also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Winter Haven home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.