OCUD/SOUTHERN WATER SYS (5 WPS) Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
OCUD/SOUTHERN WATER SYS (5 WPS) serves approximately 80,738 people across Florida. The system draws from groundwater sources.
Lead Service Line Status
Inventory completion: This water system has not yet completed a public lead service line inventory. The utility is required under the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) to identify and catalog all lead service lines—the pipes that connect public water mains to individual homes.
What this means for you: Without a completed inventory, there is no public record showing which properties are served by lead service lines and which are not. This does not mean your home has no lead service line; it means the utility's assessment is still underway or not yet published.
What You Can Do Now
Contact your water utility directly. Call or email OCUD/SOUTHERN WATER SYS and ask:
- Does my address have a lead service line?
- When will the public inventory be available?
- What testing or replacement programs do you offer?
Test your water. Even if your service line is not lead, lead can still enter drinking water from fixtures, solder, or brass components inside your home. A simple water test can tell you if lead is present. Contact your local health department for a low-cost or free test.
Know the symptoms. Lead exposure is a health concern, especially for children and pregnant people. For guidance on health risks and testing, contact the CDC or your pediatrician—not your water utility.
Federal Requirements
All community water systems must complete a lead service line inventory by October 2024 under federal rules. If your utility has not published theirs, you can ask why during the next public comment period or file a public records request.
Next Steps for Residents
- Call your water utility and ask about lead service lines at your address and the completion timeline for their inventory.
- Request a free or low-cost water test through your county health department to check for lead in your tap water.
- Check inside your home for signs of old plumbing (discolored water, staining, old fixtures) and have a licensed plumber inspect if concerned.
- Visit the EPA's Lead in Drinking Water page for testing kits, filter information, and health resources.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my home has a lead service line?
Your water utility's lead service line inventory will show this, but OCUD/SOUTHERN WATER SYS has not yet published theirs. Contact the utility directly with your address. You can also have a plumber inspect the pipe where it enters your home, though this requires excavation.
Is lead service line water dangerous?
Lead can leach into drinking water from lead service lines, especially in homes with corrosive water or aging pipes. Children and pregnant people face the greatest health risks. For personalized health advice, contact your pediatrician or the CDC.
When will OCUD/SOUTHERN WATER SYS finish their lead inventory?
Federal law requires completion by October 2024. Contact the utility to ask for their timeline and whether they have published preliminary results.
Can I test my own water for lead?
Yes. Contact your county health department for a free or low-cost test, or purchase a certified lead test kit online. Testing takes 1–2 weeks and tells you if lead is present in your tap water.