Texas · 23 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hidalgo County, TX
23 community water systems serving Hidalgo County reported 130 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 39,975 of unknown material. The most are in McAllen Public Utility.
<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 14%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Hidalgo County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen Public UtilityHidalgo County | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| City of EdinburgHidalgo County | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0.2% |
| City of PharrHidalgo County | 8 | 46 | 952 | 0.2% |
| City of MissionHidalgo County | 1 | 1 | 34,548 | <0.1% |
| North Alamo WSCHidalgo County | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
| City of DonnaHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 1,404 | 0% |
| Military Hwy WSC Las RusiasHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 1,045 | 0% |
| City of MercedesHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 872 | 0% |
| Military Hwy WSC ProgresoHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 794 | 0% |
| Military Hwy WSC WeslacoHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 224 | 0% |
| City of San JuanHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| Quiet Village IIHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| Sharyland WSCHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Agua SUDHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of WeslacoHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| City of AlamoHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Hidalgo Water SystemHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Hidalgo County MUD 1Hidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of ElsaHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of la JoyaHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| City of EdcouchHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of la VillaHidalgo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Llano Grande Lake Park EastHidalgo 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 Hidalgo County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hidalgo County reported 130 lead and 124 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 39,975 of unknown material.
Which Hidalgo County water systems have the most lead lines?
McAllen Public Utility (121), City of Edinburg (76), City of Pharr (54).
How do I check my home in Hidalgo 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.