Florida · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Alachua County, FL
11 community water systems serving Alachua County reported 0 lead and 441 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 67,395 of unknown material. The most are in Gru - Murphree WTP.
0.4% of these systems' 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 56%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Alachua County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gru - Murphree WTPGainesville | 0 | 441 | 62,471 | 0.4% |
| Alachua WTPAlachua | 0 | 0 | 4,676 | 0% |
| Arredondo EstatesGainesville | 0 | 0 | 238 | 0% |
| Gator WaterworksGainesville | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Cross Creek MHPHawthorne | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| High Springs WTPHigh Springs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Newberry WTPNewberry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hawthorne WTPHawthorne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Archer Water SystemArcher | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Palms of ArcherGainesville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Waldo WTPWaldo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Alachua County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Alachua County reported 0 lead and 441 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 67,395 of unknown material.
Which Alachua County water systems have the most lead lines?
Gru - Murphree WTP (441).
How do I check my home in Alachua County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.