Texas · population 27,741
Lead pipes in Katy, TX
135 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Katy (population 27,741) gets its water from City of Katy. That system reported 0 lead and 135 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,933, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.4% of City of Katy's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Katy (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.7 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 Katy.
Water systems serving Katy
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of KatyMain system | 0 | 135 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Willow Point MUDServes 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 Katy
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Katy'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
- Brookshire57 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond187 lead + galv. lines
- Rosenberg1,614 lead + galv. lines
- Wallis91 lead + galv. lines
- Jerseyno lead reported
- Meadows Placeno lead reported
- Sugar Land110 lead + galv. lines
- Bunker Hillno lead reported
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Questions
Does Katy, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Katy, which serves Katy, reported 0 lead and 135 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Katy?
EPA's service area maps place most of Katy in City of Katy's service area (PWSID TX1010017). Willow Point MUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Katy home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Katy'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 Katy 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 Katy whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.