Texas · population 1,103
Lead pipes in Chico, TX
120 lines still unidentified
Most of Chico (population 1,103) gets its water from City of Chico. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 120 of 488 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Chico'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 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Latest lead test for City of Chico (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 15 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Chico.
Water systems serving Chico
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ChicoMain system | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0% |
| West Wise 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 Chico
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Chico'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
- Bridgeport15 lead + galv. lines
- Alvord63 lead + galv. lines
- Decatur2,270 unknown
- Rhomeno lead reported
- Springtown203 lead + galv. lines
- New Fairview7 unknown
- Newark44 lead + galv. lines
- Reno city (Parker County)no lead reported
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Questions
Does Chico, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Chico still lists 120 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chico?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chico in City of Chico's service area (PWSID TX2490004). West Wise SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chico home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Chico'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 Chico 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 Chico whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.