Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 5,527

Lead pipes in Cameron, TX

28 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Cameron (population 5,527) gets its water from City of Cameron. That system reported 0 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 234, with 141 more of unknown material.

12% of City of Cameron'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
28Galvanized, replace
141Unknown material
65Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Cameron (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for City of Cameron.

Water systems serving Cameron

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of CameronMain system02814112%
Salem Elm Ridge WSCServes nearby areas001800%

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 Cameron

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Cameron details

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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 Cameron, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Cameron, which serves Cameron, reported 0 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 141 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Cameron?

EPA's service area maps place most of Cameron in City of Cameron's service area (PWSID TX1660001). Salem Elm Ridge WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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