Texas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Austin County, TX
8 community water systems serving Austin County reported 44 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,161 of unknown material. The most are in City of Wallis.
1.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 70%
Water systems serving Austin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WallisAustin County | 44 | 47 | 370 | 15% |
| West End WSCAustin County | 0 | 6 | 83 | 0.6% |
| City of BellvilleAustin County | 0 | 0 | 1,603 | 0% |
| New Ulm WSCAustin County | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0% |
| Meadowview Estates IIAustin County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Settlers Estates Sec IIAustin County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of SealyAustin County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Austin County WSC 1Austin 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 Austin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Austin County reported 44 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,161 of unknown material.
Which Austin County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Wallis (91), West End WSC (6).
How do I check my home in Austin 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.