Texas · population 100,159
Lead pipes in San Angelo, TX
291 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of San Angelo (population 100,159) gets its water from City of San Angelo. That system reported 70 lead and 221 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 36,388, with 26,217 more of unknown material.
0.8% of City of San Angelo'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for City of San Angelo (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 4 ppb 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 San Angelo.
Water systems serving San Angelo
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of San AngeloMain system | 70 | 221 | 26,217 | 0.8% |
| Goodfellow Air Force BaseServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 0 | <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 San Angelo
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of San Angelo'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
- Robert Lee13 lead + galv. lines
- Ballinger22 lead + galv. lines
- Eden89 lead + galv. lines
- Winters1,104 lead + galv. lines
- Coleman503 lead + galv. lines
- Brady1 lead + galv. lines
- Roscoeno lead reported
- Santa Anna715 unknown
Check another water system
Questions
Does San Angelo, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of San Angelo, which serves San Angelo, reported 70 lead and 221 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,217 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to San Angelo?
EPA's service area maps place most of San Angelo in City of San Angelo's service area (PWSID TX2260001). Goodfellow Air Force Base also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my San Angelo home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of San Angelo'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 San Angelo 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 San Angelo whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.