Texas · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Fayette County, TX
7 community water systems serving Fayette County reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 311 of unknown material. The most are in City of Schulenburg.
0.3% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 4.4%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Fayette County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SchulenburgFayette County | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1.7% |
| City of FayettevilleFayette County | 0 | 0 | 298 | 0% |
| City of CarmineFayette County | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Fayette WSC WestFayette County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of la GrangeFayette County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of FlatoniaFayette County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Fayette WSC EastFayette 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 Fayette County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Fayette County reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 311 of unknown material.
Which Fayette County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Schulenburg (24).
How do I check my home in Fayette 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.