Texas · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Childress County, TX
5 community water systems serving Childress County reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,720 of unknown material. The most are in Rra Tell Cee Vee WS.
1.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 85%
- Non-lead 14%
Water systems serving Childress County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rra Tell Cee Vee WSChildress County | 0 | 22 | 1 | 12% |
| Rra Kirkland LazareChildress County | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Rra Carey Northfield WSChildress County | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4.2% |
| Rra Northeast ChildressChildress County | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1.5% |
| City of ChildressChildress County | 0 | 0 | 2,718 | 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 Childress County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Childress County reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,720 of unknown material.
Which Childress County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rra Tell Cee Vee WS (22), Rra Kirkland Lazare (4), Rra Carey Northfield WS (3).
How do I check my home in Childress 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.