Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 2,494

Lead pipes in Merkel, TX

45 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Merkel (population 2,494) gets its water from City of Merkel. That system reported 0 lead and 45 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,269, with 883 more of unknown material.

3.5% of City of Merkel's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
45Galvanized, replace
883Unknown material
341Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Merkel (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 Merkel.

Water systems serving Merkel

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of MerkelMain system0458833.5%
Blair WSCServes nearby areas00300%

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 Merkel

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Merkel details

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.

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 Merkel, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Merkel, which serves Merkel, reported 0 lead and 45 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 883 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Merkel?

EPA's service area maps place most of Merkel in City of Merkel's service area (PWSID TX2210002). Blair WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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