Florida · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sumter County, FL
13 community water systems serving Sumter County reported 5 lead and 79 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 825 of unknown material. The most are in Bushnell, City of (2 WPS).
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 1.1%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Sumter County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell, City of (2 WPS)Bushnell | 5 | 75 | 655 | 6.4% |
| Wildwood, City of (7 WPS)Wildwood | 0 | 3 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Sumterville Water Treatment PlantSumterville | 0 | 1 | 170 | 0.5% |
| North Sumter Utility 3wpsThe Villages | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Little Sumter Utilities 3wpsThe Villages | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Sumter UtilitiesThe Villages | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Csu WTP No. 1The Villages | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gibson Place UtilitiesSumterville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake Panasoffkee Water Assn 2wpsLake Panasoffkee | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Village of Pine Ridge (Consec)The Villages | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sumter Correctional InstitutionBushnell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Middleton UtilitiesThe Villages | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Oakland HillsThe Villages | 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 Sumter County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sumter County reported 5 lead and 79 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 825 of unknown material.
Which Sumter County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bushnell, City of (2 WPS) (80), Wildwood, City of (7 WPS) (3), Sumterville Water Treatment Plant (1).
How do I check my home in Sumter 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.