Texas · population 7,220
Lead pipes in Van Alstyne, TX
73 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Van Alstyne (population 7,220) gets its water from City of Van Alstyne. That system reported 8 lead and 65 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 800, with 307 more of unknown material.
9.1% of City of Van Alstyne'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 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.1%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 53%
Latest lead test for City of Van Alstyne (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 0.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 10 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Van Alstyne.
Water systems serving Van Alstyne
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Van AlstyneMain system | 8 | 65 | 307 | 9.1% |
| South Grayson SUDServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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 Van Alstyne
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Van Alstyne'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
- Annano lead reported
- Howe668 unknown
- Melissano lead reported
- Whitewright12 lead + galv. lines
- Blue Ridgeno lead reported
- Gunter1 lead + galv. lines
- Celina108 lead + galv. lines
- McKinney30 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Van Alstyne, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Van Alstyne, which serves Van Alstyne, reported 8 lead and 65 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 307 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Van Alstyne?
EPA's service area maps place most of Van Alstyne in City of Van Alstyne's service area (PWSID TX0910009). South Grayson SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Van Alstyne home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Van Alstyne'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 Van Alstyne 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 Van Alstyne whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.