Texas · population 1,138
Lead pipes in China Grove, TX
43 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of China Grove (population 1,138) gets its water from San Antonio Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 604,957, with 346,335 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of San Antonio Water System'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 57%
- Non-lead 43%
Latest lead test for San Antonio Water System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.6 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 San Antonio Water System.
Water systems serving China Grove
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Water SystemMain system | 0 | 43 | 346,335 | <0.1% |
| East Central 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 China Grove
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on San Antonio Water System'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
- Kirby1 unknown
- Terrell Hills43 lead + galv. lines
- St. Hedwigno lead reported
- Windcrestno lead reported
- Alamo Heights3,140 unknown
- Elmendorf1 lead + galv. lines
- Olmos Park43 lead + galv. lines
- Universal2 unknown
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Questions
Does China Grove, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. San Antonio Water System, which serves China Grove, reported 0 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 346,335 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to China Grove?
EPA's service area maps place most of China Grove in San Antonio Water System's service area (PWSID TX0150018). East Central SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my China Grove home has a lead service line?
Search your address on San Antonio Water System'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 China Grove 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 San Antonio Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.