Texas · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Gregg County, TX
11 community water systems serving Gregg County reported 16 lead and 1,348 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,973 of unknown material. The most are in City of Longview.
2.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.7%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Gregg County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LongviewGregg County | 0 | 1,318 | 2,508 | 4.3% |
| City of KilgoreGregg County | 1 | 23 | 4,172 | 0.4% |
| City of White OakGregg County | 7 | 7 | 83 | 0.6% |
| Ej WaterGregg County | 8 | 0 | 0 | 17% |
| City of GladewaterGregg County | 0 | 0 | 2,175 | 0% |
| Forest Lake SubdivisionGregg County | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Tryon Road SUDGregg County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Elderville WSCGregg County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Liberty City WSCGregg County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| West Gregg SUDGregg County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Liberty Danville FWSD 2Gregg 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 Gregg County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Gregg County reported 16 lead and 1,348 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,973 of unknown material.
Which Gregg County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Longview (1,318), City of Kilgore (24), City of White Oak (14).
How do I check my home in Gregg 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.