Texas · population 1,211
Lead pipes in Florence, TX
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Florence (population 1,211) gets its water from City of Florence. That system reported 2 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 571, with 2 more of unknown material.
0.7% of City of Florence's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Florence (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Florence.
Water systems serving Florence
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FlorenceMain system | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.7% |
| City of GeorgetownServes nearby areas | 0 | 161 | 4 | 0.3% |
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 Florence
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Florence'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
- Jarrellno lead reported
- Liberty Hill13 lead + galv. lines
- Killeen2,426 lead + galv. lines
- Harker Heights105 lead + galv. lines
- Saladono lead reported
- Leander6,716 unknown
- Kempnerno lead reported
- Nolanvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Florence, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Florence, which serves Florence, reported 2 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Florence?
EPA's service area maps place most of Florence in City of Florence's service area (PWSID TX2460005). City of Georgetown also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Florence home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Florence'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 Florence 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 Florence whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.