Texas · population 10,142
Lead pipes in Sanger, TX
23 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sanger (population 10,142) gets its water from City of Sanger. That system reported 2 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,852, with 1,699 more of unknown material.
0.6% of City of Sanger'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 55%
Latest lead test for City of Sanger (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 5.4 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 Sanger.
Water systems serving Sanger
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SangerMain system | 2 | 21 | 1,699 | 0.6% |
| Bolivar 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 Sanger
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Sanger'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
- Krumno lead reported
- Aubrey15 lead + galv. lines
- Pilot Point149 lead + galv. lines
- Krugerville1 lead + galv. lines
- Cross Roads1 lead + galv. lines
- Providence1 lead + galv. lines
- Tiogano lead reported
- Ponder301 unknown
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Questions
Does Sanger, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Sanger, which serves Sanger, reported 2 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,699 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sanger?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sanger in City of Sanger's service area (PWSID TX0610006). Bolivar WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sanger home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Sanger'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 Sanger 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 Sanger whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.