Texas · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jefferson County, TX
13 community water systems serving Jefferson County reported 30 lead and 276 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 57,792 of unknown material. The most are in City of Port Arthur.
0.4% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 70%
- Non-lead 30%
Water systems serving Jefferson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Port ArthurJefferson County | 22 | 111 | 14,271 | 0.7% |
| City of Beaumont Water Utility DeptJefferson County | 1 | 102 | 41,727 | 0.2% |
| City of Port NechesJefferson County | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0.8% |
| City of ChinaJefferson County | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1.9% |
| City of Bevil OaksJefferson County | 6 | 4 | 40 | 1.6% |
| Jefferson County WCID 10Jefferson County | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0.1% |
| Meeker MWDJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 990 | 0% |
| City of NederlandJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 735 | 0% |
| Country Side EstatesJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Sunchase SubdivisionJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of GrovesJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| West Jefferson County MWDJefferson County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Federal Correctional Complex-BeaumontJefferson 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 Jefferson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jefferson County reported 30 lead and 276 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 57,792 of unknown material.
Which Jefferson County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Port Arthur (133), City of Beaumont Water Utility Dept (103), City of Port Neches (46).
How do I check my home in Jefferson 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.