Texas · population 1,540
Lead pipes in Shoreacres, TX
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shoreacres (population 1,540) gets its water from City of Shoreacres. That system reported 12 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 732, with 263 more of unknown material.
1.6% of City of Shoreacres's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for City of Shoreacres (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Shoreacres.
Water systems serving Shoreacres
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ShoreacresMain system | 12 | 0 | 263 | 1.6% |
| City of la PorteServes nearby areas | 1 | 40 | 9,735 | 0.3% |
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 Shoreacres
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Shoreacres'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
- Seabrook38 lead + galv. lines
- La Porte41 lead + galv. lines
- El Lago38 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor Lake38 lead + galv. lines
- Clear Lake Shoresno lead reported
- Kemahno lead reported
- Nassau Bayno lead reported
- Deer Park215 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Shoreacres, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Shoreacres, which serves Shoreacres, reported 12 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 263 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shoreacres?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shoreacres in City of Shoreacres's service area (PWSID TX1010207). City of la Porte also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shoreacres home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Shoreacres'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 Shoreacres 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 Shoreacres whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.