Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 7,238

Lead pipes in Gonzales, TX

14 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Gonzales (population 7,238) gets its water from City of Gonzales. That system reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,074, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.5% of City of Gonzales's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
14Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
3,060Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Gonzales (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Gonzales.

Water systems serving Gonzales

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of GonzalesMain system01400.5%
Gonzales County WSCServes nearby areas103,416<0.1%

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 Gonzales

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Gonzales'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

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Gonzales, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Gonzales, which serves Gonzales, reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Gonzales?

EPA's service area maps place most of Gonzales in City of Gonzales's service area (PWSID TX0890001). Gonzales County WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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