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"I’ve been a loyal Culligan customer for over 15 years, and this experience just reinforced why."
Their commitment to quality products and top-notch service is unmatched. If you’re considering water solutions for your home, I highly recommend Culligan Water. You won’t be disappointed!

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We go through drinking water like crazy in our house and instead of buying a bunch of small bottled water we’ve been using Culligan for the 5 gallon bottles for years!

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"James from Culligan (Sarasota) has gone above and beyond on multiple occasions to help us out regarding service to our water softener."
He’s been extremely patient and has educated us along the way about our unit. He’s extremely knowledgeable with excellent customer service skills. If you’re looking for help or assistance regarding a water softener, look no further.

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And I sure appreciate her sharing how many ingredients in my faucet water it is, that was horrific to see the truth! The installation was very smooth.

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We've partnered with Culligan of Sarasota for our office water deliveries for several years, and the experience has been nothing short of excellent.

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"We’re very happy and happy with the results and expertise with our new home filtration system!!!"
The installation was seamless and Chad explained every aspect and now we have safe water throughout the house and clean water throughout.

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Miles was kind, professional, and extremely efficient. He explained what he was doing, worked quickly but carefully, and made sure everything was running perfectly before he left.

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"From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable."
The improvement in our water quality has been amazing. We’re so glad we chose Culligan Sarasota—highly recommend them for both their excellent products and outstanding service!

- Lisa G.

How To Remove Lead Contamination From Your Sarasota Tap Water

There are a range of solutions that can effectively remove lead and other harmful contaminants from tap water. These products include whole-house water filtration systems, under-sink filters, and drinking water systems. To determine the best product for your specific needs, schedule a free water consultation with a Culligan expert.

Whole-House Water Filtration Systems

Culligan’s whole-house water treatment solutions are designed to remove a wide range of drinking water contaminants, including lead, haloacetic acids, and barium in drinking water. These systems are installed at the main line entering your home, ensuring that all potable water used indoors is filtered and safe. This approach is particularly valuable for older homes in Sarasota County, where water quality issues may arise from aging infrastructure and public water systems.

Reverse Osmosis Filters

Culligan’s under-sink reverse osmosis filters provide an additional layer of protection by filtering cold water at the point of use. These filters are effective against lead, copper, nitrate, and disinfection byproducts like Dibromoacetic acid and Trichloroacetic acid, which may appear as a byproduct of disinfection. Under-sink filters are an ideal option for Sarasota residents concerned about contaminants in tap water.

Lead Contamination In Your Sarasota Drinking Water

In the U.S., between 14–20% of total lead exposure comes from drinking water. While the drinking water quality report for Sarasota County Utilities confirms compliance with federal standards, homes with older plumbing systems still face a health risk. Lead-based paint, brass fittings, and outdated copper pipes soldered with lead can all leach lead into the city water supply.

Even when the water utility provides clean water, the source water may still pick up lead as it travels through outdated infrastructure. This is a serious public health concern, especially for pregnant women, infants, and individuals with underlying health conditions.

How Lead Enters Tap Water

Lead enters community water systems through corrosion, a chemical process that breaks down materials in plumbing and releases lead into the drinking water supply.

Environmental conditions, like pH and water softness, can accelerate this corrosion process. Bacterial water testing can sometimes be affected by lead as well, and elevated levels in drinking water often coincide with other forms in drinking water, such as haloacetic acids and dichloroacetic acid.

Homes without lead service lines can still be affected if fixtures contain lead-based components. Additional contaminant measurements in Sarasota’s annual average reports show trace levels of disinfection byproducts, chlorodibromoacetic acid, and monochloroacetic acid, underscoring the need for informed decisions when selecting filtration methods.

Is There Lead In My Sarasota Area Home’s Piping?

Yes — particularly in homes built before the 1980s. While Sarasota County has taken steps to modernize its infrastructure, many homes still have lead plumbing or solder, which can pose a significant health risk. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, ongoing pipe replacements are underway, especially in neighborhoods near Surface waters or high-density housing where buildup in pipes is more common.

Proactive Prevention: The Best Deterrent of Lead Contamination

Schedule a Water Test: Accurate testing can identify harmful chemicals, hormone disruption risks, and even excessive manganese exposures.
Inspect your service line: A plumber or utility representative from Sarasota County Utilities can help.
Flush your pipes: Let cold water run for several minutes before use.
Be construction-aware: Nearby renovations may disrupt aging pipes.
Use filters: Certified filters remove lead and other drinking water contaminants.
Clean your aerators: Build-up can include Coliform bacteria, vanadium, and even 1,2,3-Trichloropropane.
Monitor your water heater: Temperature and sediment buildup can increase exposure to chemical contaminants and activated Treatment Byproducts.

Why Is Lead in Water Dangerous?

The Safe Drinking Water Act requires that lead have a maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) of zero due to its severe health risks, including bone cancer, harm to bones, and cardiovascular issues. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends action if lead in blood exceeds 3.5 μg/dL.

For pregnant women, the risks include reduced fetal growth, harm to reproduction, and developmental delays in newborns. For children, even minor lead exposure can cause cognitive damage, anemia, and permanent learning disabilities. Some contaminants, like fluorotelomer sulfonic acid or strontium, can also exacerbate these issues.

Synopsis of the Flint Crisis

The Flint, Michigan water crisis showed the devastating consequences of neglecting public utilities, failing to monitor contaminants above health guidelines, and ignoring infrastructure decay. The city’s switch to a new source water triggered lead corrosion, E. coli, THMs, Legionnaire’s disease, and long-term health impacts. Thousands of children faced exposure far exceeding the one-in-a-million lifetime cancer risk level.

While Sarasota County has not faced such a crisis, the lesson is clear: safe drinking water depends not just on treatment, but on regular testing, public health authority oversight, and proactive home maintenance.

Remove Lead From Your Drinking Water

To protect your family and ensure access to clean tap water in Sarasota or Manatee County, consider testing your home’s water and exploring advanced filtration systems. Culligan offers sustainable solutions for homes throughout Sarasota County, delivering healthy water with every drop.

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