Texas · 38 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hood County, TX
38 community water systems serving Hood County reported 3 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,173 of unknown material. The most are in City of Tolar.
<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 4.2%
- Non-lead 96%
Water systems serving Hood County
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 Hood County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hood County reported 3 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,173 of unknown material.
Which Hood County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Tolar (17), City of Granbury (4).
How do I check my home in Hood 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.