Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 4,586

Lead pipes in Carrizo Springs, TX

548 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Carrizo Springs (population 4,586) gets its water from City of Carrizo Springs. That system reported 0 lead and 548 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,047, with 0 more of unknown material.

27% of City of Carrizo Springs'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
548Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
1,499Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Carrizo Springs (2024): 1.1 ppb 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 for City of Carrizo Springs.

Water systems serving Carrizo Springs

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Carrizo SpringsMain system0548027%
Carrizo Hill 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 Carrizo Springs

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

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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

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Questions

Does Carrizo Springs, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Carrizo Springs, which serves Carrizo Springs, reported 0 lead and 548 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Carrizo Springs?

EPA's service area maps place most of Carrizo Springs in City of Carrizo Springs's service area (PWSID TX0640002). Carrizo Hill WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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