Texas · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Atascosa County, TX
7 community water systems serving Atascosa County reported 67 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,471 of unknown material. The most are in City of Pleasanton.
0.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Atascosa County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PleasantonAtascosa County | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1.6% |
| City of LytleAtascosa County | 3 | 40 | 0 | 2.3% |
| City of PoteetAtascosa County | 0 | 1 | 1,426 | <0.1% |
| Fashing Peggy Water SystemAtascosa County | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| McCoy WSCAtascosa County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of JourdantonAtascosa County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| City of CharlotteAtascosa County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Atascosa County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Atascosa County reported 67 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,471 of unknown material.
Which Atascosa County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Pleasanton (64), City of Lytle (43), City of Poteet (1).
How do I check my home in Atascosa County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.