Texas · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Orange County, TX
15 community water systems serving Orange County reported 1 lead and 729 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,963 of unknown material. The most are in City of Orange.
2.9% 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) 2.9%
- Unknown 7.9%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Orange County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OrangeOrange County | 1 | 729 | 0 | 9.5% |
| Orange County WCID 1Orange County | 0 | 0 | 1,724 | 0% |
| Longford Place Water SystemOrange County | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0% |
| Kinard EstatesOrange County | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
| Country Squire Water & SewerOrange County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Corbett Water System 1Orange County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Claire Street Water SystemOrange County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Yeager Estates AdditionOrange County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| River Bend Water SystemOrange County | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Timer Water SystemOrange County | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Mauriceville MUDOrange County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Bridge CityOrange County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Orangefield WSCOrange County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Orange County WCID 2Orange County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of PinehurstOrange 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 Orange County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Orange County reported 1 lead and 729 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,963 of unknown material.
Which Orange County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Orange (730).
How do I check my home in Orange 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.