Texas · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bastrop County, TX
6 community water systems serving Bastrop County reported 0 lead and 131 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,880 of unknown material. The most are in City of Bastrop.
0.3% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Bastrop County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BastropBastrop County | 0 | 128 | 0 | 10% |
| City of ElginBastrop County | 0 | 3 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Aqua WSCBastrop County | 0 | 0 | 10,880 | 0% |
| Bastrop County WCID 2Bastrop County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of SmithvilleBastrop County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| The Colony MUD 1aBastrop 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 Bastrop County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bastrop County reported 0 lead and 131 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,880 of unknown material.
Which Bastrop County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Bastrop (128), City of Elgin (3).
How do I check my home in Bastrop 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.