Texas · population 2,597
Lead pipes in West, TX
514 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West (population 2,597) gets its water from City of West. That system reported 0 lead and 514 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,310, with 0 more of unknown material.
39% of City of West'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) 39%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for City of West (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 6 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for City of West.
Water systems serving West
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WestMain system | 0 | 514 | 0 | 39% |
| Bold Springs WSCServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of West'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
- Gholsonno lead reported
- Lacy-Lakeview432 lead + galv. lines
- Bellmead2,864 lead + galv. lines
- Hillsboro140 lead + galv. lines
- Whitney1 unknown
- Hubbardno lead reported
- Beverly Hills400 lead + galv. lines
- Woodwayno lead reported
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Questions
Does West, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of West, which serves West, reported 0 lead and 514 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West?
EPA's service area maps place most of West in City of West's service area (PWSID TX1550009). Bold Springs WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of West'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 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 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.