Texas · population 3,005
Lead pipes in Poteet, TX
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Poteet (population 3,005) gets its water from City of Poteet. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,457, with 1,426 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Poteet'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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 98%
- Non-lead 2.1%
Latest lead test for City of Poteet (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 6 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Poteet.
Water systems serving Poteet
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PoteetMain system | 0 | 1 | 1,426 | <0.1% |
| Benton City WSCServes 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 Poteet
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Poteet'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
- Pleasanton64 lead + galv. lines
- Jourdantonno lead reported
- Sandy Oaks43 lead + galv. lines
- Somerset43 lead + galv. lines
- Charlotteno lead reported
- Von Ormyno lead reported
- Lytle43 lead + galv. lines
- Nataliano lead reported
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Questions
Does Poteet, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Poteet, which serves Poteet, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,426 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Poteet?
EPA's service area maps place most of Poteet in City of Poteet's service area (PWSID TX0070005). Benton City WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Poteet home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Poteet'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 Poteet 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 Poteet whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.