ATTENTION, BURN BAN for all of Polk County, until further notice. Learn more.
ATTENTION, PHASE 3 WATER SHORTAGE declared by Southwest Florida Water Management District. Learn more.
Pipe Inventory Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), which require all U.S. utilities with water distribution systems to develop a comprehensive water service line material inventory, implement new compliance sampling standards, and make the results publicly available.
The City has developed the Pipe Inventory Program to provide resources for our customers and help you navigate any action you may need to take. Our webpage also includes information about reducing lead exposure.
The Pipe Inventory Program is administered through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program and is partially funded by the EPA through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Lead levels in Lakeland are not a public health concern and the likelihood of finding lead service lines is low. Florida does not have a high occurrence of lead, and Lakeland has prohibited the use of lead in water pipe construction since 1977. However, we have developed a service line replacement plan in the event lead pipe material is detected.
This program will benefit water quality by:
- Reducing the potential for lead exposure in drinking water
- Improving overall drinking water quality and public health protection
- Supporting compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations
- Enhancing the City’s ability to manage and maintain its water infrastructure
This project is being conducted with financial assistance provided in part by the EPA through the State Revolving Fund Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL/IIJA).
Protecting water quality is a top priority, with Lakeland consistently meeting or exceeding state and federal drinking water standards. This is demonstrated in our water sampling and annual drinking water quality reports.
For more information on reducing lead exposure and the health effects of lead, visit the EPA website at www.epa.gov/lead, or contact your health-care provider.
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Customer Service
Do you have questions on how your water service will be impacted? Contact Customer Service.
- Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM - Call 863.834.9535
- Toll Free - Call 1.800.929.4876
- Email - CustomerService@lakelandelectric.com