Exceeds EPA Limit Lead EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

Lead in Kissimmee, FL Drinking Water

Lead data for Kissimmee, Florida · 229,057 residents · 9 ZIP codes

If you rely on a public water system in Kissimmee, Florida, Lead is a contaminant your utility has been required to test for — and EPA records show it has been detected at measurable levels, making it worth understanding as part of your tap water's detection record.

400 ppb
Max Level Detected
400 ppb
Average Level
15 ppb (action level)
EPA action level
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or NSF 53 Carbon Block
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-05-14

Lead in Kissimmee Tap Water

Lead has been detected in Kissimmee, Florida drinking water at a maximum level of 400 ppb26.67x the EPA action level.

This analysis covers 229,057 residents across 9 ZIP codes in Kissimmee.

Kissimmee's overall water quality grade is B (73/100).

Is Lead in Kissimmee Water Safe?

Lead levels in parts of Kissimmee exceed the EPA action level of 15 ppb (action level). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or nsf 53 carbon block filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

Lead Levels by ZIP Code

ZIP Code Lead Level EPA Limit Status
34741 400 ppb 15 ppb (action level) Exceeds limit
34742 400 ppb 15 ppb (action level) Exceeds limit
34743 400 ppb 15 ppb (action level) Exceeds limit
34744 400 ppb 15 ppb (action level) Exceeds limit
34745 400 ppb 15 ppb (action level) Exceeds limit
34746 400 ppb 15 ppb (action level) Exceeds limit
34747 400 ppb 15 ppb (action level) Exceeds limit
34758 400 ppb 15 ppb (action level) Exceeds limit
34759 400 ppb 15 ppb (action level) Exceeds limit

Average lead level across Kissimmee: 400 ppb

Health Effects of Lead

  • Brain development delays and reduced IQ in children
  • Behavioral problems and learning disabilities
  • High blood pressure and kidney damage in adults
  • Increased risk of premature birth in pregnant women

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR/LCRI).

How Lead Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Corrosion of lead service lines (pipes connecting water main to home)
  • Lead solder in copper plumbing joints (pre-1986 homes)
  • Brass fixtures and faucets manufactured before 2014
  • Stagnant water that sits in lead-containing pipes overnight

What to Do About Lead in Kissimmee Water

  1. Install an NSF 53 or NSF 58 certified filter at kitchen sink
  2. Run cold water for 30 seconds before using for drinking or cooking
  3. Use cold water only for cooking and preparing formula
  4. Consider whole-home reverse osmosis if lead service line is present

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for lead removal.

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