Texas · population 23,120
Lead pipes in Watauga, TX
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Watauga (population 23,120) gets its water from City of Watauga. That system reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,824, with 1 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Watauga'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%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Watauga (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 Watauga.
Water systems serving Watauga
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WataugaMain system | 3 | 0 | 1 | <0.1% |
| City of Fort WorthServes nearby areas | 0 | 32,590 | 0 | 11% |
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 Watauga
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Watauga'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
- North Richland Hillsno lead reported
- Haltom9,190 unknown
- Richland Hillsno lead reported
- Kellerno lead reported
- Hurst683 lead + galv. lines
- Blue Moundno lead reported
- Colleyvilleno lead reported
- Saginawno lead reported
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Questions
Does Watauga, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Watauga, which serves Watauga, reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Watauga?
EPA's service area maps place most of Watauga in City of Watauga's service area (PWSID TX2200328). City of Fort Worth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Watauga home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Watauga'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 Watauga 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 Watauga whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.