Florida · 25 community water systems
Lead pipes in Palm Beach County, FL
25 community water systems serving Palm Beach County reported 1 lead and 3,241 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,772 of unknown material. The most are in Delray Beach Public Water System.
0.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Florida average (0.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 4.1%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Palm Beach County
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 Palm Beach County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Palm Beach County reported 1 lead and 3,241 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 28,772 of unknown material.
Which Palm Beach County water systems have the most lead lines?
Delray Beach Public Water System (3,182), Town of Gulfstream (56), Village of Golf (4).
How do I check my home in Palm Beach 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.