Texas · population 5,782
Lead pipes in Brookshire, TX
57 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Brookshire (population 5,782) gets its water from Brookshire MWD. That system reported 40 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,395, with 0 more of unknown material.
2.4% of Brookshire MWD'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%).
- Lead 1.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Brookshire MWD (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.9 ppb 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 Brookshire MWD.
Water systems serving Brookshire
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookshire MWDMain system | 40 | 17 | 0 | 2.4% |
| Pattison WSCServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Brookshire
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Brookshire MWD's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Katy135 lead + galv. lines
- Wallis91 lead + galv. lines
- Sealyno lead reported
- Rosenberg1,614 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond187 lead + galv. lines
- East Bernardno lead reported
- Pine Island1,036 unknown
- Waller1,528 unknown
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Questions
Does Brookshire, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. Brookshire MWD, which serves Brookshire, reported 40 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brookshire?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brookshire in Brookshire MWD's service area (PWSID TX2370004). Pattison WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brookshire home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Brookshire MWD'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 Brookshire 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 Brookshire MWD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.