Texas · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Waller County, TX
16 community water systems serving Waller County reported 448 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,159 of unknown material. The most are in City of Hempstead.
3.1% 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 3.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Waller County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HempsteadWaller County | 408 | 0 | 198 | 37% |
| Brookshire MWDWaller County | 40 | 17 | 0 | 2.4% |
| City of WallerWaller County | 0 | 0 | 1,528 | 0% |
| City of Prairie ViewWaller County | 0 | 0 | 1,036 | 0% |
| Rolling Hills Colony Water SystemWaller County | 0 | 0 | 397 | 0% |
| Prairie View A&m UniversityWaller County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| G & W WSCWaller County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Harris-Waller Counties MUD 5Waller County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Willow Creek Farms MUDWaller County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Waller County MUD 37Waller County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Oak Hollow SubdivisionWaller County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pattison WSCWaller County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Waller County Road Improvement Dist 1Waller County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Freeman RanchWaller County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| G & W WSC Woodland Lakes Water SystemWaller County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lakehouse Water PlantWaller 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 Waller County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Waller County reported 448 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,159 of unknown material.
Which Waller County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Hempstead (408), Brookshire MWD (57).
How do I check my home in Waller 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.