Texas · population 15,149
Lead pipes in West University Place, TX
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West University Place (population 15,149) gets its water from City of West University Place. That system reported 1 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,257, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of West University Place'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of West University Place (2026): not detected 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 West University Place.
Water systems serving West University Place
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of West University PlaceMain system | 1 | 5 | 0 | <0.1% |
| City of Southside PlaceServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 64 | 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 West University Place
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of West University Place'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
- Southside Place64 unknown
- Bellaireno lead reported
- Houston427,111 unknown
- Hunters Creek1,390 unknown
- Piney Point1,390 unknown
- Spring Valley193 lead + galv. lines
- Hedwig1,390 unknown
- Bunker Hillno lead reported
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Questions
Does West University Place, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of West University Place, which serves West University Place, reported 1 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West University Place?
EPA's service area maps place most of West University Place in City of West University Place's service area (PWSID TX1010027). City of Southside Place also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West University Place home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of West University Place'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 University Place 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 West University Place whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.