Florida · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Desoto County, FL
5 community water systems serving Desoto County reported 0 lead and 2,179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material. The most are in City of Arcadia Water Dept.
34% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Florida average (0.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 34%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Desoto County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Arcadia Water DeptArcadia | 0 | 2,179 | 4 | 43% |
| Desoto County Water SystemArcadia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Peace River Reg Water PlantArcadia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Desoto Correctional InstArcadia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake Suzy SubdivisionLake Suzy | 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 Desoto County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Desoto County reported 0 lead and 2,179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Which Desoto County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Arcadia Water Dept (2,179).
How do I check my home in Desoto 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.