Texas · population 149,617
Lead pipes in Pasadena, TX
31,648 lines still unidentified
Most of Pasadena (population 149,617) gets its water from City of Pasadena. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 31,648 of 37,056 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Pasadena'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 85%
- Non-lead 15%
Latest lead test for City of Pasadena (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Pasadena.
Water systems serving Pasadena
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PasadenaMain system | 0 | 0 | 31,648 | 0% |
| City of Deer ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 215 | 4,263 | 1.7% |
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 Pasadena
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Pasadena'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
- Deer Park215 lead + galv. lines
- South Houston1,554 lead + galv. lines
- La Porte41 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor Lake38 lead + galv. lines
- Galena Park46 lead + galv. lines
- Shoreacres12 lead + galv. lines
- Nassau Bayno lead reported
- El Lago38 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pasadena, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Pasadena still lists 31,648 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pasadena?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pasadena in City of Pasadena's service area (PWSID TX1010293). City of Deer Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pasadena home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Pasadena'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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.