Texas · population 53,538
Lead pipes in Galveston, TX
3,104 lines still unidentified
Most of Galveston (population 53,538) gets its water from City of Galveston. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,104 of 20,071 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Galveston'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 85%
Latest lead test for City of Galveston (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 3.1 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 City of Galveston.
Water systems serving Galveston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of GalvestonMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,104 | 0% |
| City of Jamaica BeachServes 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 Galveston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Galveston'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
- Jamaica Beachno lead reported
- Tiki Islandno lead reported
- Bayou Vista264 unknown
- La Marque9 lead + galv. lines
- Santa Feno lead reported
- Dickinsonno lead reported
- Alvin243 lead + galv. lines
- League194 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Galveston, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Galveston still lists 3,104 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Galveston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Galveston in City of Galveston's service area (PWSID TX0840003). City of Jamaica Beach also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Galveston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Galveston'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 Galveston 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 Galveston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.