MDWASA/REX UTILITIES Lead Service Line Inventory
What You Need to Know
MDWASA/REX UTILITIES serves approximately 45,200 people in Florida. The utility draws its water from groundwater sources.
As of now, the utility has not yet inventoried its lead service lines. This means they have not completed a full survey of which pipes connecting homes to the water main contain lead. Until this inventory is complete, there's no public record of how many lead service lines exist in the system.
Why This Matters
A lead service line is the pipe that carries water from the public water main into your home. If this pipe is made of lead, your tap water can contain lead, especially if the water is corrosive or if the pipe is old or damaged.
The EPA requires all water utilities to complete lead service line inventories by October 2024 (with some extensions possible). This inventory is the first step toward understanding risk and planning replacements.
What the Utility Should Be Doing
Even without a complete inventory, your water provider should:
- Test tap water for lead at homes most likely to have lead service lines (older neighborhoods, homes built before 1986)
- Treat water to reduce corrosion if needed
- Have a plan to replace lead service lines over time
- Provide you with test results and information about your risk
If you haven't received lead test results from your utility, contact them directly.
What You Can Do Now
You don't have to wait for the inventory. If your home was built before 1986, or if you live in an older neighborhood, assume your service line might be lead until you know otherwise.
Simple steps:
- Contact MDWASA/REX UTILITIES and ask if your address is on a lead service line list
- Request a free lead test of your tap water
- If you're concerned about lead exposure (especially if you have young children), consult your pediatrician or contact the CDC
Next Steps for Residents
- Call your water utility and ask: "Do you have records showing whether my service line is lead?" (PWSID: FL4131202)
- Request a free tap water test for lead
- Learn about filters: If you're concerned, NSF-certified filters can reduce lead in drinking and cooking water while awaiting service line replacement
- Check with your local health department if you have questions about lead exposure and health
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does MDWASA/REX UTILITIES have lead in the water?
The utility has not yet completed a lead service line inventory, so there's no public record of how many lead pipes exist in the system. Lead risk depends on whether your specific service line is made of lead. Contact the utility to find out about your address.
How do I know if I have a lead service line?
Contact MDWASA/REX UTILITIES and provide your address. Homes built before 1986 have a higher likelihood. You can also request a free lead test of your tap water to measure exposure.
Is the water safe to drink right now?
The only way to know is to test your tap water. Contact your utility for a free test. If you have young children or are pregnant and concerned, talk to your doctor or pediatrician.
When will the utility replace lead service lines?
The utility is required to complete its lead service line inventory first. Once that's done, they must develop a replacement plan. Contact them directly to ask about their timeline.