Texas · population 38,642
Lead pipes in Socorro, TX
63 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Socorro (population 38,642) gets its water from Lower Valley Water District. That system reported 19 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 21,708, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Lower Valley Water District'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Lower Valley Water District (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Lower Valley Water District.
Water systems serving Socorro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Valley Water DistrictMain system | 19 | 44 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Horizon Regional MUDServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 104 | <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 Socorro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lower Valley Water District'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
- Clint63 lead + galv. lines
- San Elizario63 lead + galv. lines
- Horizon1 lead + galv. lines
- El Paso9 lead + galv. lines
- Anthony596 unknown
- Town of Pecosno lead reported
- Fort Stockton8 unknown
- Midlandno lead reported
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Questions
Does Socorro, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. Lower Valley Water District, which serves Socorro, reported 19 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Socorro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Socorro in Lower Valley Water District's service area (PWSID TX0710154). Horizon Regional MUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Socorro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lower Valley Water District'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 Socorro 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 Lower Valley Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.