Texas · population 5,637
Lead pipes in Rockdale, TX
2,234 lines still unidentified
Most of Rockdale (population 5,637) gets its water from City of Rockdale. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,234 of 2,366 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Rockdale'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 94%
- Non-lead 5.6%
Latest lead test for City of Rockdale (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 11 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Rockdale.
Water systems serving Rockdale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of RockdaleMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,234 | 0% |
| Southwest Milam WSCServes 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 Rockdale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Rockdale'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
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Questions
Does Rockdale, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Rockdale still lists 2,234 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rockdale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rockdale in City of Rockdale's service area (PWSID TX1660002). Southwest Milam WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rockdale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Rockdale'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 Rockdale 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 Rockdale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.