Texas · population 5,449
Lead pipes in Primera, TX
No lead lines reported
Most of Primera (population 5,449) gets its water from City of Primera, which reported 1,560 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Primera'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Primera (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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, 1 still open for City of Primera.
Water systems serving Primera
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PrimeraMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Harlingen Water Works SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 11,867 | <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 Primera
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Primera'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
- Palm Valleyno lead reported
- Combesno lead reported
- Harlingen1 lead + galv. lines
- Santa Rosano lead reported
- La Feriano lead reported
- San Benito60 unknown
- Rio Hondono lead reported
- Mercedes872 unknown
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Questions
Does Primera, TX have lead pipes?
City of Primera, which serves Primera, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Primera?
EPA's service area maps place most of Primera in City of Primera's service area (PWSID TX0310094). Harlingen Water Works System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Primera home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Primera'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 Primera 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 Primera whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.