Texas · 20 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bexar County, TX
20 community water systems serving Bexar County reported 1 lead and 99 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 351,680 of unknown material. The most are in City of Shavano Park.
<0.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Bexar County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Shavano ParkBexar County | 0 | 56 | 1 | 7.9% |
| San Antonio Water SystemBexar County | 0 | 43 | 346,335 | <0.1% |
| City of ElmendorfBexar County | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| City of Alamo HeightsBexar County | 0 | 0 | 3,140 | 0% |
| City of Leon ValleyBexar County | 0 | 0 | 1,722 | 0% |
| City of SelmaBexar County | 0 | 0 | 479 | 0% |
| City of Universal CityBexar County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| City of KirbyBexar County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Jbsa Sam HoustonBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of ConverseBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Central SUDBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jbsa LacklandBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Atascosa Rural WSCBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jbsa RandolphBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fair Oaks Ranch UtilitiesBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Live OakBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bexar County WCID 10 WindcrestBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jbsa MedinaBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| The Oaks WSCBexar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Oak North Mobile Homes EstatesBexar 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 Bexar County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bexar County reported 1 lead and 99 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 351,680 of unknown material.
Which Bexar County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Shavano Park (56), San Antonio Water System (43), City of Elmendorf (1).
How do I check my home in Bexar 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.