Florida · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sarasota County, FL
8 community water systems serving Sarasota County reported 5 lead and 116 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,599 of unknown material. The most are in Sarasota Co Special Util Dist.
<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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 2.4%
- Non-lead 98%
Water systems serving Sarasota County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Co Special Util DistSarasota | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0.1% |
| City of SarasotaSarasota | 5 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| City of Venice Water DeptVenice | 0 | 0 | 3,342 | 0% |
| Camelot LakesSarasota | 0 | 0 | 969 | 0% |
| Englewood Water DistEnglewood | 0 | 0 | 288 | 0% |
| North Port UtilitiesNorth Port | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pluris-South Gate UtilitiesSarasota | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sun Outdoors SarasotaSarasota | 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 Sarasota County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sarasota County reported 5 lead and 116 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,599 of unknown material.
Which Sarasota County water systems have the most lead lines?
Sarasota Co Special Util Dist (116), City of Sarasota (5).
How do I check my home in Sarasota 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.