Florida · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Charlotte County, FL
13 community water systems serving Charlotte County reported 0 lead and 751 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,734 of unknown material. The most are in Charlotte County Utilities.
0.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 7.3%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Charlotte County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County UtilitiesPort Charlotte | 0 | 714 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Shell Creek ParkPunta Gorda | 0 | 37 | 210 | 15% |
| City of Punta GordaPunta Gorda | 0 | 0 | 5,608 | 0% |
| Gasparilla Island Water AssocPlacida | 0 | 0 | 910 | 0% |
| North Charlotte Water WorksPunta Gorda | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Charlotte Harbor Water Assn.Punta Gorda | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Town and Country UtilityPunta Gorda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Charlotte County Utilities / Burnt StorePunta Gorda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Riverwood Community Del. Dist.Port Charlotte | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Charlotte Correctional InstitutionPunta Gorda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| El Jobean Water AssociationEl Jobean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Little Gasparilla Water Utility INCPlacida | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bocilla Utilities, INC.Englewood | 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 Charlotte County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Charlotte County reported 0 lead and 751 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,734 of unknown material.
Which Charlotte County water systems have the most lead lines?
Charlotte County Utilities (714), Shell Creek Park (37).
How do I check my home in Charlotte 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.