Florida · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in St. Lucie County, FL
12 community water systems serving St. Lucie County reported 126 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25,759 of unknown material. The most are in Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority.
0.2% 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 21%
- Non-lead 79%
Water systems serving St. Lucie County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Pierce Utilities AuthorityFort Pierce | 126 | 52 | 12,590 | 0.7% |
| Cypress MHPFort Pierce | 0 | 28 | 0 | 38% |
| Port St Lucie UtilitiesPort St Lucie | 0 | 12 | 13,169 | <0.1% |
| St. Lucie West Services DistrictPort St. Lucie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| St Lucie County Util North County SystemFort Pierce | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Hutchinson IslandFt. Pierce | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Spanish Lakes FairwaysFort Pierce | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Nettles IslandJensen Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Indian River EstatesFort Pierce | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Spanish Lakes Country Club VillageFort Pierce | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Harbour RidgePalm City | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Grove , theFt. Pierce | 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 St. Lucie County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving St. Lucie County reported 126 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 25,759 of unknown material.
Which St. Lucie County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority (178), Cypress MHP (28), Port St Lucie Utilities (12).
How do I check my home in St. Lucie 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.