Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 1,893

Lead pipes in Albany, TX

No lead lines reported

Most of Albany (population 1,893) gets its water from City of Albany, which reported 1,128 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of City of Albany's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
1,128Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Albany (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Albany.

Water systems serving Albany

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of AlbanyMain system0000%
Fort Griffin SUDServes nearby areas004350%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Albany

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Albany's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Albany details

No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.

Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Albany, TX have lead pipes?

City of Albany, which serves Albany, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Albany?

EPA's service area maps place most of Albany in City of Albany's service area (PWSID TX2090001). Fort Griffin SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Albany home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Albany's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Albany be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Albany whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.