Texas · population 4,956
Lead pipes in Brady, TX
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Brady (population 4,956) gets its water from City of Brady Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,864, with 42 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Brady Water System'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 1.5%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for City of Brady Water System (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 3 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, 1 still open for City of Brady Water System.
Water systems serving Brady
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Brady Water SystemMain system | 0 | 1 | 42 | <0.1% |
| Richland SUDServes 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 Brady
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Brady Water System'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
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Questions
Does Brady, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Brady Water System, which serves Brady, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 42 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brady?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brady in City of Brady Water System's service area (PWSID TX1540001). Richland SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brady home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Brady Water System'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 Brady 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 Brady Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.