Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 1,642

Lead pipes in Archer, TX

62 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Archer (population 1,642) gets its water from City of Archer City. That system reported 0 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 964, with 0 more of unknown material.

6.4% of City of Archer City'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
62Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
902Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Archer City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Archer City.

Water systems serving Archer

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Archer CityMain system06206.4%
Wichita Valley WSCServes nearby areas0000%

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 Archer

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Archer City'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 Archer, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Archer City, which serves Archer, reported 0 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Archer?

EPA's service area maps place most of Archer in City of Archer City's service area (PWSID TX0050001). Wichita Valley WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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