Texas · population 1,414
Lead pipes in Kemp, TX
13 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kemp (population 1,414) gets its water from City of Kemp. That system reported 1 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 848, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.5% of City of Kemp's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for City of Kemp (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Kemp.
Water systems serving Kemp
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of KempMain system | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Becker-Jiba 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 Kemp
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Kemp'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
- Seven Points47 lead + galv. lines
- Mabankno lead reported
- Gun Barrelno lead reported
- Tool47 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Ridgeno lead reported
- Eustaceno lead reported
- Crandallno lead reported
- Combineno lead reported
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Questions
Does Kemp, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Kemp, which serves Kemp, reported 1 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kemp?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kemp in City of Kemp's service area (PWSID TX1290004). Becker-Jiba SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kemp home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Kemp'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 Kemp 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 Kemp whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.