Texas · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cherokee County, TX
18 community water systems serving Cherokee County reported 0 lead and 551 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 958 of unknown material. The most are in City of Jacksonville.
3.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.3%
- Unknown 5.7%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Cherokee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of JacksonvilleCherokee County | 0 | 279 | 22 | 5.2% |
| City of RuskCherokee County | 0 | 262 | 75 | 13% |
| City of WellsCherokee County | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2.3% |
| Dialville Oakland WSCCherokee County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Afton Grove WSCCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 345 | 0% |
| Blackjack WSCCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 314 | 0% |
| New Concord WSCCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0% |
| Stryker Lake WSCCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0% |
| Eagles BluffCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| North Cherokee WSCCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Craft Turney WSC MainCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alto Rural WSC Coldsprings PlantCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| West Jacksonville WSCCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rusk Rural WSC Crockett St PlantCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gum Creek WSCCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rusk Rural WSC Loop 343 PlantCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alto Rural WSC Central High PlantCherokee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of AltoCherokee 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 Cherokee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cherokee County reported 0 lead and 551 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 958 of unknown material.
Which Cherokee County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Jacksonville (279), City of Rusk (262), City of Wells (9).
How do I check my home in Cherokee 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.