Texas · population 28,158
Lead pipes in Lake Jackson, TX
24 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lake Jackson (population 28,158) gets its water from City of Lake Jackson. That system reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,614, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.2% of City of Lake Jackson'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Lake Jackson (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Lake Jackson.
Water systems serving Lake Jackson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lake JacksonMain system | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0.2% |
| City of RichwoodServes nearby areas | 3 | 0 | 815 | 0.2% |
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 Lake Jackson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lake Jackson'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
- Richwood3 lead + galv. lines
- Clute131 lead + galv. lines
- Jones Creek376 unknown
- Brazoria21 lead + galv. lines
- Holiday Lakes14 lead + galv. lines
- West Columbia42 lead + galv. lines
- Sweenyno lead reported
- Iowa Colonyno lead reported
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Questions
Does Lake Jackson, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Lake Jackson, which serves Lake Jackson, reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake Jackson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake Jackson in City of Lake Jackson's service area (PWSID TX0200006). City of Richwood also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake Jackson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lake Jackson'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 Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.