Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 29,869

Lead pipes in Alvin, TX

243 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Alvin (population 29,869) gets its water from City of Alvin. That system reported 0 lead and 243 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,109, with 0 more of unknown material.

3.0% of City of Alvin's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
243Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
7,866Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Alvin (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Alvin.

Water systems serving Alvin

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of AlvinMain system024303.0%
City of League CityServes nearby areas019400.5%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Alvin

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Alvin's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Alvin, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Alvin, which serves Alvin, reported 0 lead and 243 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Alvin?

EPA's service area maps place most of Alvin in City of Alvin's service area (PWSID TX0200001). City of League City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Alvin home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Alvin's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Alvin be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Alvin whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.