Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 148,782

Lead pipes in McAllen, TX

121 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of McAllen (population 148,782) gets its water from McAllen Public Utility. That system reported 121 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 54,209, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.2% of McAllen Public Utility's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

121Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
54,088Non-lead

Latest lead test for McAllen Public Utility (Jan 2024–Jun 2024): 2.3 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 McAllen Public Utility.

Water systems serving McAllen

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
McAllen Public UtilityMain system121000.2%
City of MissionServes nearby areas1134,548<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 McAllen

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

Find the official inventory mapMcAllen Public Utility details

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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 McAllen, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. McAllen Public Utility, which serves McAllen, reported 121 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to McAllen?

EPA's service area maps place most of McAllen in McAllen Public Utility's service area (PWSID TX1080006). City of Mission also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on McAllen Public Utility'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 McAllen 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 McAllen Public Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.