Texas · population 2,990
Lead pipes in El Lago, TX
38 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of El Lago (population 2,990) gets its water from Harris County WCID 50 El Lago. That system reported 0 lead and 38 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,063, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.6% of Harris County WCID 50 El Lago'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) 3.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Harris County WCID 50 El Lago (2026): 14.9 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 Harris County WCID 50 El Lago.
Water systems serving El Lago
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County WCID 50 El LagoMain system | 0 | 38 | 0 | 3.6% |
| City of SeabrookServes nearby areas | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0.9% |
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 El Lago
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Harris County WCID 50 El Lago'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
- Taylor Lake38 lead + galv. lines
- Clear Lake Shoresno lead reported
- Nassau Bayno lead reported
- Kemahno lead reported
- Seabrook38 lead + galv. lines
- Shoreacres12 lead + galv. lines
- Webster57 lead + galv. lines
- La Porte41 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does El Lago, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. Harris County WCID 50 El Lago, which serves El Lago, reported 0 lead and 38 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to El Lago?
EPA's service area maps place most of El Lago in Harris County WCID 50 El Lago's service area (PWSID TX1010241). City of Seabrook also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my El Lago home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Harris County WCID 50 El Lago'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 El Lago 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 Harris County WCID 50 El Lago whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.