Florida · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hardee County, FL
6 community water systems serving Hardee County reported 4 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 543 of unknown material. The most are in Zolfo Springs WTP.
2.3% 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) 2.2%
- Unknown 9.6%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Hardee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zolfo Springs WTPZolfo Springs | 4 | 127 | 4 | 24% |
| Wauchula City Water DepartmentWauchula | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0% |
| Peace River HeightsWauchula | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Wauchula Hills WTP (Hardee County)Bowling Greeen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Bowling GreenBowling Green | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hardee Correctional InstituteBowling Green | 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 Hardee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hardee County reported 4 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 543 of unknown material.
Which Hardee County water systems have the most lead lines?
Zolfo Springs WTP (131).
How do I check my home in Hardee 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.