Texas · population 6,658
Lead pipes in Hempstead, TX
408 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hempstead (population 6,658) gets its water from City of Hempstead. That system reported 408 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,092, with 198 more of unknown material.
37% of City of Hempstead's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 37%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 45%
Latest lead test for City of Hempstead (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 6.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 5 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Hempstead.
Water systems serving Hempstead
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HempsteadMain system | 408 | 0 | 198 | 37% |
| G & W WSCServes 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 Hempstead
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Hempstead'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
- Pine Island1,036 unknown
- Prairie View1,036 unknown
- Waller1,528 unknown
- Brenhamno lead reported
- Navasota44 lead + galv. lines
- Magnolia25 lead + galv. lines
- Brookshire57 lead + galv. lines
- Sealyno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hempstead, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Hempstead, which serves Hempstead, reported 408 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 198 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hempstead?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hempstead in City of Hempstead's service area (PWSID TX2370001). G & W WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hempstead home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Hempstead'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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.