Florida · population 1,761
Lead pipes in Zolfo Springs, FL
131 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Zolfo Springs (population 1,761) gets its water from Zolfo Springs WTP. That system reported 4 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 538, with 4 more of unknown material.
24% of Zolfo Springs WTP'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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 24%
- Unknown 0.7%
- Non-lead 75%
Latest lead test for Zolfo Springs WTP (2024): 0.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Zolfo Springs WTP.
Water systems serving Zolfo Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zolfo Springs WTPMain system | 4 | 127 | 4 | 24% |
| Peace River HeightsServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Zolfo Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Zolfo Springs WTP'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
- Wauchula537 unknown
- Bowling Greenno lead reported
- Avon Park1,232 lead + galv. lines
- Arcadia2,179 lead + galv. lines
- Sebring517 unknown
- Frostproofno lead reported
- Bartow382 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Placid1,015 unknown
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Questions
Does Zolfo Springs, FL have lead pipes?
Yes. Zolfo Springs WTP, which serves Zolfo Springs, reported 4 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Zolfo Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Zolfo Springs in Zolfo Springs WTP's service area (PWSID FL6250332). Peace River Heights also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Zolfo Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Zolfo Springs WTP'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 Zolfo Springs 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 Zolfo Springs WTP whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.