Texas · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Callahan County, TX
5 community water systems serving Callahan County reported 21 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 693 of unknown material. The most are in City of Clyde.
0.8% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Callahan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ClydeCallahan County | 21 | 23 | 163 | 2.6% |
| City of BairdCallahan County | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.2% |
| City of Cross PlainsCallahan County | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0% |
| Eula WSCCallahan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Callahan County WSCCallahan 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 Callahan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Callahan County reported 21 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 693 of unknown material.
Which Callahan County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Clyde (44), City of Baird (2).
How do I check my home in Callahan 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.