Texas · population 16,146
Lead pipes in South Houston, TX
1,554 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South Houston (population 16,146) gets its water from City of South Houston. That system reported 0 lead and 1,554 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,462, with 2,865 more of unknown material.
35% of City of South Houston's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 35%
- Unknown 64%
- Non-lead 1.0%
Latest lead test for City of South Houston (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.2 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 South Houston.
Water systems serving South Houston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of South HoustonMain system | 0 | 1,554 | 2,865 | 35% |
| City of HoustonServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 427,111 | 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 South Houston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of South Houston'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
- Pasadena31,648 unknown
- Galena Park46 lead + galv. lines
- Deer Park215 lead + galv. lines
- Brookside244 lead + galv. lines
- Jacinto589 lead + galv. lines
- Friendswoodno lead reported
- La Porte41 lead + galv. lines
- Webster57 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does South Houston, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of South Houston, which serves South Houston, reported 0 lead and 1,554 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,865 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South Houston?
EPA's service area maps place most of South Houston in City of South Houston's service area (PWSID TX1010294). City of Houston also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South Houston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of South Houston'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 South Houston 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 South Houston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.