Texas · population 1,064
Lead pipes in Alto, TX
No lead lines reported
Most of Alto (population 1,064) gets its water from City of Alto, which reported 395 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Alto's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Alto (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 12 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Alto.
Water systems serving Alto
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AltoMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alto Rural WSC Coldsprings PlantServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Alto
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Alto's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Jacksonville279 lead + galv. lines
- Nacogdoches291 lead + galv. lines
- Grapelandno lead reported
- Hudsonno lead reported
- Elkhart47 unknown
- Lufkin366 lead + galv. lines
- Crockett389 lead + galv. lines
- Troup131 unknown
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Questions
Does Alto, TX have lead pipes?
City of Alto, which serves Alto, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Alto?
EPA's service area maps place most of Alto in City of Alto's service area (PWSID TX0370001). Alto Rural WSC Coldsprings Plant also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Alto home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Alto'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 Alto 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 Alto whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.