Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 44,428

Lead pipes in Schertz, TX

298 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Schertz (population 44,428) gets its water from City of Schertz. That system reported 0 lead and 298 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 16,202, with 1 more of unknown material.

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

0Lead
298Galvanized, replace
1Unknown material
15,903Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Schertz (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 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 Schertz.

Water systems serving Schertz

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of SchertzMain system029811.8%
City of CiboloServes nearby areas0000%

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 Schertz

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

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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 Schertz, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Schertz, which serves Schertz, reported 0 lead and 298 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Schertz?

EPA's service area maps place most of Schertz in City of Schertz's service area (PWSID TX0940003). City of Cibolo also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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