Florida · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pinellas County, FL
12 community water systems serving Pinellas County reported 0 lead and 11,283 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 116,871 of unknown material. The most are in Pinellas County Utilities.
3.7% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.7%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Pinellas County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas County UtilitiesClearwater | 0 | 6,472 | 63,789 | 5.6% |
| City of St PetersburgOdessa | 0 | 4,802 | 7,007 | 4.9% |
| Oldsmar Water SystemOldsmar | 0 | 9 | 3,841 | 0.2% |
| Clearwater Water SystemClearwater | 0 | 0 | 34,094 | 0% |
| Safety Harbor Water DeptSafety Harbor | 0 | 0 | 7,071 | 0% |
| Belleair Water PlantBelleair | 0 | 0 | 1,069 | 0% |
| Pinellas Park Water DeptPinellas Park | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dunedin Water SystemDunedin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tarpon Springs Water SystemTarpon Springs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gulfport Water SystemGulfport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake Tarpon Mobile Home VillagPalm Harbor | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Innisbrook Resort and Golf ClubPalm Harbor | 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.
Check another water system
Questions
Does Pinellas County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pinellas County reported 0 lead and 11,283 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 116,871 of unknown material.
Which Pinellas County water systems have the most lead lines?
Pinellas County Utilities (6,472), City of St Petersburg (4,802), Oldsmar Water System (9).
How do I check my home in Pinellas 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.