Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 55,799

Lead pipes in Port Arthur, TX

133 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Port Arthur (population 55,799) gets its water from City of Port Arthur. That system reported 22 lead and 111 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 18,983, with 14,271 more of unknown material.

0.7% of City of Port Arthur's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

22Lead
111Galvanized, replace
14,271Unknown material
4,579Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Port Arthur (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.4 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 Port Arthur.

Water systems serving Port Arthur

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Port ArthurMain system2211114,2710.7%
City of GrovesServes nearby areas000–

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 Port Arthur

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Port Arthur details

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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 Port Arthur, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Port Arthur, which serves Port Arthur, reported 22 lead and 111 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,271 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Port Arthur?

EPA's service area maps place most of Port Arthur in City of Port Arthur's service area (PWSID TX1230009). City of Groves also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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