Texas · population 24,712
Lead pipes in San Benito, TX
60 lines still unidentified
Most of San Benito (population 24,712) gets its water from City of San Benito. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 60 of 60 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of San Benito'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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for City of San Benito (Jan 2023–Jun 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 for City of San Benito.
Water systems serving San Benito
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of San BenitoMain system | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0% |
| East Rio Hondo 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 San Benito
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of San Benito'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
- Harlingen1 lead + galv. lines
- Los Indios1,045 unknown
- Rio Hondono lead reported
- Rancho Viejono lead reported
- Palm Valleyno lead reported
- Primerano lead reported
- Combesno lead reported
- Los Fresnos1,082 unknown
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Questions
Does San Benito, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of San Benito still lists 60 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to San Benito?
EPA's service area maps place most of San Benito in City of San Benito's service area (PWSID TX0310007). East Rio Hondo WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my San Benito home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of San Benito'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 Benito 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 Benito whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.