Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 2,076

Lead pipes in South Padre Island, TX

No lead lines reported

Most of South Padre Island (population 2,076) gets its water from Laguna Madre Water District, which reported 7,807 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Laguna Madre Water District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
7,807Non-lead

Latest lead test for Laguna Madre Water District (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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 Laguna Madre Water District.

Water systems serving South Padre Island

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Laguna Madre Water DistrictMain system0000%

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 Padre Island

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

Find the official inventory mapLaguna Madre Water District details

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.

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 South Padre Island, TX have lead pipes?

Laguna Madre Water District, which serves South Padre Island, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to South Padre Island?

EPA's service area maps place most of South Padre Island in Laguna Madre Water District's service area (PWSID TX0310005).

How do I check whether my South Padre Island home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Laguna Madre Water District'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 Padre Island 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 Laguna Madre Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.