Texas · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Galveston County, TX
16 community water systems serving Galveston County reported 1 lead and 228 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,586 of unknown material. The most are in City of League City.
0.2% of these systems' 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 8.8%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Galveston County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of League CityGalveston County | 0 | 194 | 0 | 0.5% |
| City of Texas CityGalveston County | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0.1% |
| City of la MarqueGalveston County | 1 | 8 | 5,992 | <0.1% |
| City of GalvestonGalveston County | 0 | 0 | 3,104 | 0% |
| Bacliff MUDGalveston County | 0 | 0 | 2,216 | 0% |
| Galveston County MUD 12Galveston County | 0 | 0 | 264 | 0% |
| Bolivar Peninsula SUDGalveston County | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| City of FriendswoodGalveston County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Galveston County WCID 1Galveston County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| San Leon MUDGalveston County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Galveston County WCID 12Galveston County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of HitchcockGalveston County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Galveston County WCID 8Galveston County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Galveston County FWSD 6 Tiki IslandGalveston County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bayview MUDGalveston County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Jamaica BeachGalveston County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Galveston County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Galveston County reported 1 lead and 228 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,586 of unknown material.
Which Galveston County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of League City (194), City of Texas City (26), City of la Marque (9).
How do I check my home in Galveston County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.