Texas · population 10,196
Lead pipes in Sweetwater, TX
397 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sweetwater (population 10,196) gets its water from City of Sweetwater. That system reported 3 lead and 394 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,468, with 1 more of unknown material.
8.9% of City of Sweetwater's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.8%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for City of Sweetwater (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Sweetwater.
Water systems serving Sweetwater
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SweetwaterMain system | 3 | 394 | 1 | 8.9% |
| Bitter Creek WSC SouthServes nearby areas | 0 | 13 | 577 | 1.3% |
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 Sweetwater
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Sweetwater'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
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Questions
Does Sweetwater, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Sweetwater, which serves Sweetwater, reported 3 lead and 394 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sweetwater?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sweetwater in City of Sweetwater's service area (PWSID TX1770002). Bitter Creek WSC South also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sweetwater home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Sweetwater'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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.