Texas · population 4,552
Lead pipes in Pittsburg, TX
377 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pittsburg (population 4,552) gets its water from City of Pittsburg. That system reported 1 lead and 376 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,005, with 714 more of unknown material.
19% of City of Pittsburg'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 19%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 46%
Latest lead test for City of Pittsburg (2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for City of Pittsburg.
Water systems serving Pittsburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PittsburgMain system | 1 | 376 | 714 | 19% |
| Bi County WSC 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 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 Pittsburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Pittsburg'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
Nearby cities
- Mount Pleasant406 lead + galv. lines
- Daingerfield5 lead + galv. lines
- Lone Starno lead reported
- Gilmer2,708 unknown
- Winnsborono lead reported
- Mount Vernonno lead reported
- Ore25 lead + galv. lines
- Naplesno lead reported
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Questions
Does Pittsburg, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Pittsburg, which serves Pittsburg, reported 1 lead and 376 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 714 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pittsburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pittsburg in City of Pittsburg's service area (PWSID TX0320001). Bi County WSC 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pittsburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Pittsburg'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 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.