Texas · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in El Paso County, TX
14 community water systems serving El Paso County reported 19 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 135,998 of unknown material. The most are in Lower Valley Water District.
<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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 53%
Water systems serving El Paso County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Valley Water DistrictEl Paso County | 19 | 44 | 0 | 0.3% |
| El Paso Water UtilitiesEl Paso County | 0 | 9 | 134,633 | <0.1% |
| Horizon Regional MUDEl Paso County | 0 | 1 | 104 | <0.1% |
| Town of AnthonyEl Paso County | 0 | 0 | 596 | 0% |
| Fort Bliss Main Post AreaEl Paso County | 0 | 0 | 265 | 0% |
| Fort Bliss Biggs Army AirfieldEl Paso County | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0% |
| East Montana Water SystemEl Paso County | 0 | 0 | 140 | 0% |
| East Biggs Water SystemEl Paso County | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0% |
| Federal Correctional Institution la TunaEl Paso County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Paseo del Este MUD 1El Paso County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| El Paso County WCID 4 FabensEl Paso County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| El Paso County Tornillo WidEl Paso County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Village of VintonEl Paso County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Haciendas del Norte Water Improvement DiEl Paso 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 El Paso County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving El Paso County reported 19 lead and 54 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 135,998 of unknown material.
Which El Paso County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lower Valley Water District (63), El Paso Water Utilities (9), Horizon Regional MUD (1).
How do I check my home in El Paso 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.