Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 2,227

Lead pipes in George West, TX

No lead lines reported

Most of George West (population 2,227) gets its water from City of George West, which reported 796 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of City of George West's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
796Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of George West (Jul 2024–Dec 2024): 1.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 14 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of George West.

Water systems serving George West

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of George WestMain system0000%
Old Marbach School WSCServes nearby areas011070.4%

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 George West

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of George West's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does George West, TX have lead pipes?

City of George West, which serves George West, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to George West?

EPA's service area maps place most of George West in City of George West's service area (PWSID TX1490001). Old Marbach School WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my George West home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of George West'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 George West 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 George West whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.