Texas · population 4,042
Lead pipes in Coleman, TX
503 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Coleman (population 4,042) gets its water from City of Coleman. That system reported 17 lead and 486 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,265, with 3 more of unknown material.
22% of City of Coleman's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 21%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for City of Coleman (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Coleman.
Water systems serving Coleman
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ColemanMain system | 17 | 486 | 3 | 22% |
| Coleman County SUDServes nearby areas | 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 Coleman
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Coleman'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
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Questions
Does Coleman, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Coleman, which serves Coleman, reported 17 lead and 486 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Coleman?
EPA's service area maps place most of Coleman in City of Coleman's service area (PWSID TX0420001). Coleman County SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Coleman home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Coleman'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 Coleman 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 Coleman whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.