Florida · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in Okaloosa County, FL
19 community water systems serving Okaloosa County reported 0 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,772 of unknown material. The most are in City of Laurel Hill.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 4.5%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Okaloosa County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Laurel HillLaurel Hill | 0 | 31 | 0 | 3.7% |
| City of ValparaisoValparaiso | 0 | 16 | 1,653 | 0.7% |
| Eglin MainEglin Afb | 0 | 9 | 255 | 1.4% |
| City of Mary EstherMary Esther | 0 | 0 | 1,309 | 0% |
| Crestview, City of Water Dept.Crestview | 0 | 0 | 400 | 0% |
| Eglin West/HousingEglin Afb | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0% |
| Hurlburt Field Water SystemHurlburt Field | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0% |
| Eglin 7th Special Forces GroupEglin Afb | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Okaloosa Co.Wtr.; Swr.SystemFort Walton Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Destin Water Users, INC.Destin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Fort Walton BeachFort Walton Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Auburn Water SystemCrestview | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of NicevilleNiceville | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Okaloosa County Bluewater Bay-RaintreeNiceville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Okaloosa County Mid System (Crestview)Ft. Walton Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Baker Water System, INC.Baker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Holt Water Works, INC.Holt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Milligan Water System, INC.Baker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Okaloosa Correctional Inst.Crestview | 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 Okaloosa County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Okaloosa County reported 0 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,772 of unknown material.
Which Okaloosa County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Laurel Hill (31), City of Valparaiso (16), Eglin Main (9).
How do I check my home in Okaloosa 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.