Texas · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Karnes County, TX
5 community water systems serving Karnes County reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,280 of unknown material. The most are in City of Falls City.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 76%
- Non-lead 23%
Water systems serving Karnes County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Falls CityKarnes County | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4.4% |
| El Oso WSCKarnes County | 0 | 0 | 2,060 | 0% |
| City of KenedyKarnes County | 0 | 0 | 1,878 | 0% |
| City of Karnes CityKarnes County | 0 | 0 | 342 | 0% |
| City of RungeKarnes 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 Karnes County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Karnes County reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,280 of unknown material.
Which Karnes County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Falls City (13).
How do I check my home in Karnes 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.