Florida · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Highlands County, FL
11 community water systems serving Highlands County reported 16 lead and 1,267 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,368 of unknown material. The most are in City of Avon Park.
3.0% 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) 2.9%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 59%
Water systems serving Highlands County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Avon ParkAvon Park | 1 | 1,231 | 1,011 | 11% |
| Sebring Water ; Sewer SystemSebring | 0 | 36 | 14,336 | 0.2% |
| The Palms Estates WTPLorida | 15 | 0 | 0 | 11% |
| Town of Lake PlacidLake Placid | 0 | 0 | 1,015 | 0% |
| Sunshine Water ServicesLake Placid | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Tomoka HeightsLake Placid | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sun N Lakes of Sebring WaterSebring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Spring Lake Improvement DistirctSebring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Placid Lakes Utilities, INCLake Placid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Buttonwood Bay MHPSebring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake Josephine HeightsSebring | 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 Highlands County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Highlands County reported 16 lead and 1,267 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16,368 of unknown material.
Which Highlands County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Avon Park (1,232), Sebring Water ; Sewer System (36), The Palms Estates WTP (15).
How do I check my home in Highlands 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.