CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
The City of University Park serves approximately 25,278 people in Texas. Like all US water systems, the city is required by federal law to identify and inventory lead service lines—the pipes that connect homes to the water main under the street.
What We Know About Lead Service Lines Here
Inventory Status: The city has not yet completed or publicly released a lead service line inventory. This means the total number of lead lines in the system is unknown.
What This Means for You: If you live in University Park, your water utility should be able to tell you whether your home's service line contains lead. Contact them directly to ask about your specific address—that's often the fastest way to get an answer.
How to Find Out If Your Home Has a Lead Service Line
Start by calling or emailing the City of University Park's water department. Ask them:
- Does my address have a lead service line?
- When was my home built? (Homes built before 1986 are higher risk.)
- Can you send me a map or report showing what's known about lines in my area?
If the utility doesn't have records for your address, you can:
- Check your home's age and location. Lead lines were common in homes built before the 1970s, especially in certain neighborhoods.
- Ask a licensed plumber to inspect the service line at your property (usually visible where it enters the house).
- Request a water test if you're concerned about lead levels in tap water.
Federal Funding for Replacements
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated significant funding to help utilities replace lead service lines across the country. Ask your water utility whether University Park is applying for or has received this funding, and if so, whether your property qualifies for replacement assistance.
Health Questions
Lead exposure can affect children's development. If you have questions about health risks, contact your pediatrician or the CDC's lead information line. Water testing is not the same as blood testing—both may be relevant to your situation.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact the City of University Park water department with your address to ask about your service line status.
- Request your utility's lead service line inventory if it's been completed; ask when it will be public.
- Get a water test if you want to know current lead levels in your tap water (relatively inexpensive and widely available).
- Ask about replacement programs if you have a confirmed or suspected lead service line.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does University Park water have lead in it?
Lead levels in tap water depend on whether your specific service line is made of lead and your home's internal plumbing. The city has not published a complete inventory of lead lines yet. Contact the City of University Park water department with your address to ask about your home's service line.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Ask your water utility about your address—they may have records. You can also check when your home was built (pre-1970s homes are higher risk) or hire a plumber to inspect the line where it enters your house. A water test shows whether lead is in your tap water, but not whether the service line itself is made of lead.
Can lead service lines be replaced for free?
The federal government has allocated funding to help utilities replace lead lines. Contact the City of University Park water department to ask whether they're participating in these programs and whether your property qualifies for assistance.
Is lead in water dangerous for children?
Lead exposure can affect children's brain development. For specific health advice, talk to your pediatrician or contact the CDC. A water test can show whether lead is present in your tap water, but blood tests are used to check for lead exposure in people.