Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 2,453

Lead pipes in Arcola, TX

No lead lines reported

Most of Arcola (population 2,453) gets its water from City of Arcola, which reported 780 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of City of Arcola's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
780Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Arcola (Jan 2024–Jun 2024): 1.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Arcola.

Water systems serving Arcola

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of ArcolaMain system0000%
Fort Bend County FWSD 1Serves nearby areas0000%

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 Arcola

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Arcola'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 Arcola, TX have lead pipes?

City of Arcola, which serves Arcola, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Arcola?

EPA's service area maps place most of Arcola in City of Arcola's service area (PWSID TX0790520). Fort Bend County FWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on City of Arcola'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 Arcola 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 Arcola whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.