Texas · population 3,397
Lead pipes in West Orange, TX
No lead lines reported
Most of West Orange (population 3,397) gets its water from Orange County WCID 2, which reported 1,688 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Orange County WCID 2'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Orange County WCID 2 (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.9 ppb 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 Orange County WCID 2.
Water systems serving West Orange
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County WCID 2Main system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of OrangeServes nearby areas | 1 | 729 | 0 | 9.5% |
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 West Orange
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Orange County WCID 2'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
- Pinehurstno lead reported
- Orange730 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeno lead reported
- Grovesno lead reported
- Vidor1,724 unknown
- Port Neches46 lead + galv. lines
- Port Arthur133 lead + galv. lines
- Nederland735 unknown
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Questions
Does West Orange, TX have lead pipes?
Orange County WCID 2, which serves West Orange, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to West Orange?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Orange in Orange County WCID 2's service area (PWSID TX1810006). City of Orange also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Orange home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Orange County WCID 2'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 West Orange 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 Orange County WCID 2 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.