Texas · population 2,281
Lead pipes in Winters, TX
1,104 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Winters (population 2,281) gets its water from City of Winters. That system reported 1,104 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,673, with 4 more of unknown material.
66% of City of Winters'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 66%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for City of Winters (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Winters.
Water systems serving Winters
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WintersMain system | 1,104 | 0 | 4 | 66% |
| North Runnels WSCServes nearby areas | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1.8% |
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 Winters
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Winters'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
- Ballinger22 lead + galv. lines
- Robert Lee13 lead + galv. lines
- Coleman503 lead + galv. lines
- Tyeno lead reported
- Merkel45 lead + galv. lines
- Santa Anna715 unknown
- Clyde44 lead + galv. lines
- Sweetwater397 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Winters, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Winters, which serves Winters, reported 1,104 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Winters?
EPA's service area maps place most of Winters in City of Winters's service area (PWSID TX2000003). North Runnels WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Winters home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Winters'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 Winters 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 Winters whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.