Lead pipes in Brazoria County, Texas
How many lead pipes are in Brazoria County, TX?
Water systems based in Brazoria County reported 5 lead service lines, 1,208 galvanized lines that need replacing and 7,175 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Freeport has the most, with 465 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Texas
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Every Brazoria County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport City of Freeport | 0 | 465 | 199 | Not confirmed |
| Pearland City of Pearland | 0 | 244 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Alvin City of Alvin | 0 | 243 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Clute City of Clute | 0 | 131 | 377 | Not confirmed |
| West Columbia City of West Columbia | 0 | 42 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Lake Jackson City of Lake Jackson | 0 | 24 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Brazoria City of Brazoria | 0 | 21 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| TDCJ Ramsey Area TDCJ Ramsey Area | 0 | 15 | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Holiday Lakes Town of Holiday Lakes | 0 | 14 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Danbury City of Danbury | 2 | 9 | 90 | Not confirmed |
| Richwood City of Richwood | 3 | 0 | 815 | Not confirmed |
| Angleton City of Angleton | 0 | 0 | 5,693 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Brazoria County, TX?
Water systems based in Brazoria County reported 5 lead service lines, 1,208 galvanized lines that need replacing and 7,175 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Freeport has the most, with 465 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Brazoria County?
It depends on your water utility. Texas has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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