Texas · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Calhoun County, TX
5 community water systems serving Calhoun County reported 0 lead and 2,563 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,194 of unknown material. The most are in City of Port Lavaca.
23% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 23%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Calhoun County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Port LavacaCalhoun County | 0 | 2,563 | 0 | 50% |
| Port Oconnor Improvement DistrictCalhoun County | 0 | 0 | 1,132 | 0% |
| Sunilandings UtilitiesCalhoun County | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| City of SeadriftCalhoun County | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Gbra Calhoun County Rural Water SystemCalhoun 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 Calhoun County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Calhoun County reported 0 lead and 2,563 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,194 of unknown material.
Which Calhoun County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Port Lavaca (2,563).
How do I check my home in Calhoun 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.