Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 16,090

Lead pipes in Buda, TX

185 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Buda (population 16,090) gets its water from City of Buda. That system reported 0 lead and 185 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,156, with 0 more of unknown material.

4.5% of City of Buda'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
185Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
3,971Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Buda (2025): 1.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Buda.

Water systems serving Buda

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of BudaMain system018504.5%
Plum CreekServes 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 Buda

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Buda 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 Buda, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Buda, which serves Buda, reported 0 lead and 185 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Buda?

EPA's service area maps place most of Buda in City of Buda's service area (PWSID TX1050012). Plum Creek also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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