Texas · population 1,077
Lead pipes in Jamaica Beach, TX
No lead lines reported
Most of Jamaica Beach (population 1,077) gets its water from City of Jamaica Beach, which reported 1,353 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Jamaica Beach'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Jamaica Beach (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Jamaica Beach.
Water systems serving Jamaica Beach
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Jamaica BeachMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of GalvestonServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,104 | 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 Jamaica Beach
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Jamaica Beach'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
- Galveston3,104 unknown
- Tiki Islandno lead reported
- Bayou Vista264 unknown
- La Marque9 lead + galv. lines
- Santa Feno lead reported
- Dickinsonno lead reported
- Alvin243 lead + galv. lines
- League194 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Jamaica Beach, TX have lead pipes?
City of Jamaica Beach, which serves Jamaica Beach, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Jamaica Beach?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jamaica Beach in City of Jamaica Beach's service area (PWSID TX0840030). City of Galveston also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jamaica Beach home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Jamaica Beach'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 Jamaica Beach 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 Jamaica Beach whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.