Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 993,588

Lead pipes in Austin, TX

777 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Austin (population 993,588) gets its water from City of Austin Water & Wastewater. That system reported 0 lead and 777 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 257,784, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.3% of City of Austin Water & Wastewater'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
777Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
257,007Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Austin Water & Wastewater (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Austin Water & Wastewater.

Water systems serving Austin

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Austin Water & WastewaterMain system077700.3%
Loop 360 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 Austin

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Austin Water & Wastewater 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 Austin, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Austin Water & Wastewater, which serves Austin, reported 0 lead and 777 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Austin?

EPA's service area maps place most of Austin in City of Austin Water & Wastewater's service area (PWSID TX2270001). Loop 360 WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on City of Austin Water & Wastewater'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 Austin 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 Austin Water & Wastewater whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.