Texas · population 10,438
Lead pipes in Galena Park, TX
46 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Galena Park (population 10,438) gets its water from City of Galena Park. That system reported 45 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,033, with 52 more of unknown material.
1.5% of City of Galena Park's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 1.7%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for City of Galena Park (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.7 ppb 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 Galena Park.
Water systems serving Galena Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Galena ParkMain system | 45 | 1 | 52 | 1.5% |
| City of Jacinto CityServes nearby areas | 0 | 589 | 0 | 20% |
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 Galena Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Galena Park'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
- Jacinto589 lead + galv. lines
- South Houston1,554 lead + galv. lines
- Deer Park215 lead + galv. lines
- Pasadena31,648 unknown
- Houston427,111 unknown
- Brookside244 lead + galv. lines
- West University Place6 lead + galv. lines
- Southside Place64 unknown
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Questions
Does Galena Park, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Galena Park, which serves Galena Park, reported 45 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 52 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Galena Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Galena Park in City of Galena Park's service area (PWSID TX1010009). City of Jacinto City also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Galena Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Galena Park'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 Galena Park 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 Galena Park whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.