Texas · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hill County, TX
21 community water systems serving Hill County reported 34 lead and 106 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,810 of unknown material. The most are in City of Hillsboro.
0.9% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Hill County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HillsboroHill County | 34 | 106 | 826 | 4.3% |
| Hill County WSCHill County | 0 | 0 | 1,338 | 0% |
| Cedar Creek Water SystemHill County | 0 | 0 | 1,261 | 0% |
| Woodrow Osceola WSC Blanton Well Plant 1Hill County | 0 | 0 | 519 | 0% |
| Lakeshore Water SystemHill County | 0 | 0 | 479 | 0% |
| Murray Hill Water SystemHill County | 0 | 0 | 377 | 0% |
| Woodrow Osceola WSC Pleasant VWHill County | 0 | 0 | 352 | 0% |
| Live Oak Water SystemHill County | 0 | 0 | 243 | 0% |
| Woodrow Osceola WSC OsceolaHill County | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0% |
| Arrowhead Water System HillHill County | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0% |
| M & H Water SupplyHill County | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0% |
| Beachview Acres Water AssociationHill County | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Oak Hill Water SystemHill County | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| City of WhitneyHill County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Files Valley WSCHill County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Post Oak SUDHill County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| White BluffHill County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Birome WSCHill County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Brandon-Irene WSCHill County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of HubbardHill County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of ItascaHill County | 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 Hill County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hill County reported 34 lead and 106 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,810 of unknown material.
Which Hill County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Hillsboro (140).
How do I check my home in Hill 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.