Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 1,594

Lead pipes in Alvord, TX

63 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Alvord (population 1,594) gets its water from City of Alvord. That system reported 0 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 608, with 4 more of unknown material.

10% of City of Alvord's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
63Galvanized, replace
4Unknown material
541Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Alvord (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Alvord.

Water systems serving Alvord

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of AlvordMain system063410%
City of ChicoServes nearby areas001200%

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 Alvord

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

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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 Alvord, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Alvord, which serves Alvord, reported 0 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Alvord?

EPA's service area maps place most of Alvord in City of Alvord's service area (PWSID TX2490001). City of Chico also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on City of Alvord'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 Alvord 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 Alvord whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.