Texas · population 191,967
Lead pipes in Brownsville, TX
No lead lines reported
Most of Brownsville (population 191,967) gets its water from El Jardin WSC, which reported 3,198 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of El Jardin WSC'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for El Jardin WSC (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.8 ppb 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 El Jardin WSC.
Water systems serving Brownsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Jardin WSCMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Brownsville Public Utilities BoardServes nearby areas | 0 | 6 | 17,503 | <0.1% |
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 Brownsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on El Jardin WSC'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
- Rancho Viejono lead reported
- Los Fresnos1,082 unknown
- Port Isabelno lead reported
- Laguna Vistano lead reported
- San Benito60 unknown
- Los Indios1,045 unknown
- Rio Hondono lead reported
- Harlingen1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Brownsville, TX have lead pipes?
El Jardin WSC, which serves Brownsville, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Brownsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brownsville in El Jardin WSC's service area (PWSID TX0310022). Brownsville Public Utilities Board also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brownsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on El Jardin WSC'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 Brownsville 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 El Jardin WSC whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.