Texas · population 13,305
Lead pipes in Richmond, TX
187 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Richmond (population 13,305) gets its water from City of Richmond. That system reported 0 lead and 187 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,576, with 1 more of unknown material.
2.5% of City of Richmond's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for City of Richmond (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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 Richmond.
Water systems serving Richmond
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of RichmondMain system | 0 | 187 | 1 | 2.5% |
| Fort Bend County MUD 140 Rivers EdgeServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Richmond
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Richmond'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
- Rosenberg1,614 lead + galv. lines
- Sugar Land110 lead + galv. lines
- Pleakno lead reported
- Meadows Placeno lead reported
- Staffordno lead reported
- Missourino lead reported
- Katy135 lead + galv. lines
- Brookshire57 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Richmond, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Richmond, which serves Richmond, reported 0 lead and 187 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Richmond?
EPA's service area maps place most of Richmond in City of Richmond's service area (PWSID TX0790023). Fort Bend County MUD 140 Rivers Edge also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Richmond home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Richmond'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 Richmond 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 Richmond whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.