Texas · population 10,893
Lead pipes in Clute, TX
131 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clute (population 10,893) gets its water from City of Clute. That system reported 0 lead and 131 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,719, with 377 more of unknown material.
3.5% of City of Clute'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.5%
- Unknown 10%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for City of Clute (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Clute.
Water systems serving Clute
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CluteMain system | 0 | 131 | 377 | 3.5% |
| City of RichwoodServes nearby areas | 3 | 0 | 815 | 0.2% |
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 Clute
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Clute'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
- Richwood3 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Jackson24 lead + galv. lines
- Jones Creek376 unknown
- Brazoria21 lead + galv. lines
- Holiday Lakes14 lead + galv. lines
- West Columbia42 lead + galv. lines
- Sweenyno lead reported
- Jamaica Beachno lead reported
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Questions
Does Clute, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Clute, which serves Clute, reported 0 lead and 131 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 377 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clute?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clute in City of Clute's service area (PWSID TX0200004). City of Richwood also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clute home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Clute'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 Clute 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 Clute whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.