Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 11,299

Lead pipes in Port Lavaca, TX

2,563 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Port Lavaca (population 11,299) gets its water from City of Port Lavaca. That system reported 0 lead and 2,563 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,104, with 0 more of unknown material.

50% of City of Port Lavaca's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
2,563Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
2,541Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Port Lavaca (2024): 2.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Port Lavaca.

Water systems serving Port Lavaca

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Port LavacaMain system02,563050%
Gbra Calhoun County Rural Water SystemServes nearby areas0000%

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 Lavaca

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Port Lavaca 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 Lavaca, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Port Lavaca, which serves Port Lavaca, reported 0 lead and 2,563 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Port Lavaca?

EPA's service area maps place most of Port Lavaca in City of Port Lavaca's service area (PWSID TX0290002). Gbra Calhoun County Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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