Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 2,866

Lead pipes in San Saba, TX

18 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of San Saba (population 2,866) gets its water from City of San Saba. That system reported 2 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,007, with 221 more of unknown material.

1.8% of City of San Saba's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

2Lead
16Galvanized, replace
221Unknown material
768Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of San Saba (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of San Saba.

Water systems serving San Saba

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of San SabaMain system2162211.8%
North San Saba WSCServes nearby areas002960%

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 Saba

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of San Saba details

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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 San Saba, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of San Saba, which serves San Saba, reported 2 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 221 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to San Saba?

EPA's service area maps place most of San Saba in City of San Saba's service area (PWSID TX2060001). North San Saba WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my San Saba home has a lead service line?

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