Texas · population 3,667
Lead pipes in Howe, TX
668 lines still unidentified
Most of Howe (population 3,667) gets its water from City of Howe. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 668 of 978 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Howe'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 68%
- Non-lead 32%
Latest lead test for City of Howe (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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 Howe.
Water systems serving Howe
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HoweMain system | 0 | 0 | 668 | 0% |
| Luella SUDServes 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 Howe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Howe'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
- Van Alstyne73 lead + galv. lines
- Annano lead reported
- Whitewright12 lead + galv. lines
- Gunter1 lead + galv. lines
- Bellsno lead reported
- Melissano lead reported
- Celina108 lead + galv. lines
- Collinsville495 unknown
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Questions
Does Howe, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Howe still lists 668 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Howe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Howe in City of Howe's service area (PWSID TX0910013). Luella SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Howe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Howe'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 Howe 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 Howe whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.