Texas · 26 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hays County, TX
26 community water systems serving Hays County reported 2 lead and 1,813 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,715 of unknown material. The most are in City of San Marcos.
2.5% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 5.1%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Hays County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of San MarcosHays County | 0 | 1,515 | 3,146 | 8.6% |
| City of BudaHays County | 0 | 185 | 0 | 4.5% |
| City of KyleHays County | 1 | 98 | 0 | 0.7% |
| Texas State University - San MarcosHays County | 1 | 15 | 0 | 18% |
| Oak MeadowsHays County | 0 | 0 | 324 | 0% |
| Dripping Springs WSCHays County | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| Woodcreek Utility 2Hays County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Cardinal Valley WaterHays County | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Wimberley Oaks WSCHays County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Woodcreek Utility Co 1Hays County | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Meadow Woods Water SupplyHays County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Leisurewoods WaterHays County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sierra West SubdivisionHays County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Southwest TerritoryHays County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| The Woodlands Water SystemHays County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Goforth SUDHays County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| County Line SUDHays County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Plum CreekHays County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wimberley WSCHays County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hays County WCID 2Hays County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hays County WCID 1Hays County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Buda WCID 1Hays County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Headwaters at Barton CreekHays County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cimarron Park WaterHays County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mid-Tex UtilitiesHays County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Reunion Ranch WCIDHays 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 Hays County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hays County reported 2 lead and 1,813 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,715 of unknown material.
Which Hays County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of San Marcos (1,515), City of Buda (185), City of Kyle (99).
How do I check my home in Hays 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.