Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 15,526

Lead pipes in Rio Grande, TX

5 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Rio Grande (population 15,526) gets its water from City of Rio Grande City. That system reported 1 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,213, with 0 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of City of Rio Grande City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

1Lead
4Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
6,208Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Rio Grande City (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Rio Grande City.

Water systems serving Rio Grande

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Rio Grande CityMain system140<0.1%
El Sauz WSCServes nearby areas001070%

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 Rio Grande

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Rio Grande City, which serves Rio Grande, reported 1 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Rio Grande?

EPA's service area maps place most of Rio Grande in City of Rio Grande City's service area (PWSID TX2140018). El Sauz WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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