Texas · population 16,561
Lead pipes in Humble, TX
298 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Humble (population 16,561) gets its water from City of Humble. That system reported 0 lead and 298 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,361, with 1 more of unknown material.
6.8% of City of Humble'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.8%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for City of Humble (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Humble.
Water systems serving Humble
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HumbleMain system | 0 | 298 | 1 | 6.8% |
| City of HoustonServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 427,111 | 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 Humble
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Humble'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
- Pattonno lead reported
- Oak Ridge Northno lead reported
- Houston427,111 unknown
- Galena Park46 lead + galv. lines
- Plum Groveno lead reported
- Dayton18 lead + galv. lines
- Spring Valley193 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Humble, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Humble, which serves Humble, reported 0 lead and 298 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Humble?
EPA's service area maps place most of Humble in City of Humble's service area (PWSID TX1010014). City of Houston also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Humble home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Humble'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 Humble 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 Humble whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.