Texas · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cameron County, TX
17 community water systems serving Cameron County reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 30,529 of unknown material. The most are in Brownsville Public Utilities Board.
<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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Cameron County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Public Utilities BoardCameron County | 0 | 6 | 17,503 | <0.1% |
| Harlingen Water Works SystemCameron County | 0 | 1 | 11,867 | <0.1% |
| City of Los FresnosCameron County | 0 | 0 | 1,082 | 0% |
| City of San BenitoCameron County | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0% |
| Military Hwy WSC del Mar HeightsCameron County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Laguna Madre Water DistrictCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Rio Hondo WSCCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| El Jardin WSCCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Olmito WSCCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of la FeriaCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of PrimeraCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Valley MUD 2 Rancho ViejoCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of CombesCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Santa RosaCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| City of Rio HondoCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| East Rio Hondo WSC Arroyo CityCameron County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Palm ValleyCameron 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 Cameron County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cameron County reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 30,529 of unknown material.
Which Cameron County water systems have the most lead lines?
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (6), Harlingen Water Works System (1).
How do I check my home in Cameron 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.