Florida · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hernando County, FL
3 community water systems serving Hernando County reported 280 lead and 296 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 62 of unknown material. The most are in City of Brooksville.
0.9% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Hernando County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BrooksvilleBrooksville | 280 | 296 | 49 | 10% |
| Hernando Co Utl-EastBrooksville | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Hernando Co Utl-WestBrooksville | 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 Hernando County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hernando County reported 280 lead and 296 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 62 of unknown material.
Which Hernando County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Brooksville (576).
How do I check my home in Hernando 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.