Texas · population 81,142
Lead pipes in Pharr, TX
54 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pharr (population 81,142) gets its water from City of Pharr. That system reported 8 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 25,133, with 952 more of unknown material.
0.2% of City of Pharr'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 3.8%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for City of Pharr (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.1 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 City of Pharr.
Water systems serving Pharr
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PharrMain system | 8 | 46 | 952 | 0.2% |
| McAllen Public UtilityServes nearby areas | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
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 Pharr
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Pharr'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 Pharr, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Pharr, which serves Pharr, reported 8 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 952 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pharr?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pharr in City of Pharr's service area (PWSID TX1080009). McAllen Public Utility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pharr home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Pharr'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 Pharr 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 Pharr whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.