Texas · population 2,117
Lead pipes in Idalou, TX
325 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Idalou (population 2,117) gets its water from City of Idalou. That system reported 0 lead and 325 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,036, with 4 more of unknown material.
31% of City of Idalou'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) 31%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 68%
Latest lead test for City of Idalou (2026): 1.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Idalou.
Water systems serving Idalou
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of IdalouMain system | 0 | 325 | 4 | 31% |
| Walnut Grove MHPServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Idalou
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Idalou'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.
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Questions
Does Idalou, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Idalou, which serves Idalou, reported 0 lead and 325 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Idalou?
EPA's service area maps place most of Idalou in City of Idalou's service area (PWSID TX1520001). Walnut Grove MHP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Idalou home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Idalou'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 Idalou 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 Idalou whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.