Lead pipes in Polk County, Florida
How many lead pipes are in Polk County, FL?
Water systems based in Polk County reported 3,653 lead service lines, 1,330 galvanized lines that need replacing and 79,308 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Winter Haven has the most, with 3,618 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Florida
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Confirmed programs in Polk County
- Winter Haven: Inventory done; lead lines to be replaced promptly.
Every Polk County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven Winter Haven Water Department | 3,617 | 1 | 28,369 | Replacing lines; ask about cost |
| Bartow City of Bartow | 11 | 371 | 3,868 | Not confirmed |
| Davenport Florida Camp Inn | 0 | 350 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Dundee Town of Dundee | 2 | 293 | 1,555 | Not confirmed |
| Polk Mount Olive Estates | 0 | 210 | 70 | Not confirmed |
| Winter Haven Fairview Village | 0 | 90 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Auburndale City of Auburndale | 12 | 0 | 1,897 | Not confirmed |
| Mulberry City of Mulberry | 9 | 0 | 2,095 | Not confirmed |
| Winter Haven Winterset MHP LLC | 0 | 8 | 32 | Not confirmed |
| Lake Wales Mountain Lakes Corportion | 1 | 3 | 151 | Not confirmed |
| Eagle Lake McLeod Gardens Utility, LLC | 1 | 3 | 59 | Not confirmed |
| Lake Wales New Harmony M H P | 0 | 1 | 24 | Not confirmed |
| Southwest/polk County Utility Southwest/Polk County Utility | 0 | 0 | 4,707 | Not confirmed |
| Eagle Lake City of Eagle Lake | 0 | 0 | 1,248 | Not confirmed |
| Lakeland Northwest | 0 | 0 | 4,264 | Not confirmed |
| Haines East Water System | 0 | 0 | 1,066 | Not confirmed |
| Haines City City of Haines City | 0 | 0 | 3,478 | Not confirmed |
| Lakeland City of Lakeland | 0 | 0 | 23,963 | Not confirmed |
| Winter Haven Central | 0 | 0 | 2,462 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Polk County, FL?
Water systems based in Polk County reported 3,653 lead service lines, 1,330 galvanized lines that need replacing and 79,308 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Winter Haven has the most, with 3,618 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Polk County?
It depends on your water utility. Florida has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. We have confirmed programs for 1 Polk County utility, listed on this page.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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