Florida · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in Citrus County, FL
19 community water systems serving Citrus County reported 1 lead and 549 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,863 of unknown material. The most are in City of Crystal River.
2.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Florida average (0.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Citrus County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Crystal RiverCrystal River | 0 | 546 | 32 | 19% |
| Floral City Water AssnFloral City | 1 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| Rolling Oaks SubdivisionBeverly Hills | 0 | 0 | 4,373 | 0% |
| Homosassa Special Water DistrictHomosassa | 0 | 0 | 2,136 | 0% |
| Inverness ParkInverness | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0% |
| Backwater HeightsDunnellon | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0% |
| Cedar Lake EstatesCrystal River | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Ellsworth PointDunnellon | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Ft Cooper Mobile Home CommInverness | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Meadow Drive SHomosassa | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| West Citrus UtilitiesHomosassa | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Castle Lake ParkFloral City | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Kenwood NorthHomosassa | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Citrus Co Utl/Charles A. BlackLecanto | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Citrus Springs - Pine RidgeDunnellon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sugarmill Woods S/DHomosassa | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Inverness Water DeptInverness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ozello Water AssociationCrystal River | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Point O'WoodsInverness | 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 Citrus County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Citrus County reported 1 lead and 549 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,863 of unknown material.
Which Citrus County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Crystal River (546), Floral City Water Assn (4).
How do I check my home in Citrus 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.