Texas · population 13,575
Lead pipes in Athens, TX
18 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Athens (population 13,575) gets its water from City of Athens. That system reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,595, with 4,776 more of unknown material.
0.3% of City of Athens'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 85%
- Non-lead 14%
Latest lead test for City of Athens (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 3.9 ppb 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 Athens.
Water systems serving Athens
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AthensMain system | 0 | 18 | 4,776 | 0.3% |
| Virginia Hill WSCServes 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 Athens
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Athens'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
- Eustaceno lead reported
- Brownsboro2 lead + galv. lines
- Gun Barrelno lead reported
- Mabankno lead reported
- Tool47 lead + galv. lines
- Frankston60 lead + galv. lines
- Chandler1,701 unknown
- Seven Points47 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Athens, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Athens, which serves Athens, reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,776 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Athens?
EPA's service area maps place most of Athens in City of Athens's service area (PWSID TX1070005). Virginia Hill WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Athens home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Athens'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 Athens 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 Athens whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.