Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 3,378

Lead pipes in Kenedy, TX

1,878 lines still unidentified

Most of Kenedy (population 3,378) gets its water from City of Kenedy. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,878 of 1,878 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of City of Kenedy's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
1,878Unknown material
0Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Kenedy (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 0.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 9 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Kenedy.

Water systems serving Kenedy

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of KenedyMain system001,8780%
El Oso WSCServes nearby areas002,0600%

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 Kenedy

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Kenedy's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Kenedy details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Kenedy, TX have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but City of Kenedy still lists 1,878 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Kenedy?

EPA's service area maps place most of Kenedy in City of Kenedy's service area (PWSID TX1280002). El Oso WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Kenedy home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Kenedy'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 Kenedy 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 Kenedy whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.