Texas · 25 community water systems
Lead pipes in Polk County, TX
25 community water systems serving Polk County reported 4 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,304 of unknown material. The most are in City of Livingston.
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) 0.4%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Polk County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LivingstonPolk County | 0 | 32 | 508 | 1.2% |
| City of CorriganPolk County | 0 | 32 | 0 | 5.1% |
| Lake Livingston Pineshadows EastPolk County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Lake Livingston Oakridge NorthPolk County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Lake Livingston Estates 2 & 3Polk County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.8% |
| Tempe WSC 1Polk County | 0 | 0 | 902 | 0% |
| Moscow WSC 1Polk County | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0% |
| Memorial Point Utilities DistrictPolk County | 0 | 0 | 210 | 0% |
| Moscow WSC 2Polk County | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0% |
| Cedar PointPolk County | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Lake Livingston Indian Springs LakePolk County | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0% |
| Kickapoo EstatesPolk County | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Lake Livingston VillagePolk County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Lake Livingston Wild Country Lake EstatePolk County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Lake Livingston Wilson Lake EstatesPolk County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Lake Livingston Wiggins Village 1Polk County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of GoodrichPolk County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Shiloh Ridge WSCPolk County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Onalaska WSCPolk County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Soda WSCPolk County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Providence WSCPolk County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Leggett WSCPolk County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Damascus Stryker WSCPolk County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Canyon Park WSCPolk County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Yaupon CovePolk 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 Polk County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Polk County reported 4 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,304 of unknown material.
Which Polk County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Livingston (32), City of Corrigan (32), Lake Livingston Pineshadows East (2).
How do I check my home in Polk 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.