Florida · 36 community water systems
Lead pipes in Broward County, FL
36 community water systems serving Broward County reported 2 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 134,673 of unknown material. The most are in City of Fort Lauderdale.
<0.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Broward County
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 Broward County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Broward County reported 2 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 134,673 of unknown material.
Which Broward County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Fort Lauderdale (22).
How do I check my home in Broward 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.