Texas · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Matagorda County, TX
13 community water systems serving Matagorda County reported 5 lead and 324 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 506 of unknown material. The most are in City of Bay City.
2.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 3.4%
- Non-lead 94%
Water systems serving Matagorda County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bay CityMatagorda County | 0 | 157 | 0 | 2.1% |
| River Oaks WSCMatagorda County | 0 | 85 | 2 | 69% |
| Matagorda County WCID 6Matagorda County | 0 | 80 | 0 | 17% |
| Matagorda WSCMatagorda County | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0.6% |
| Holiday Harbor SubdivisionMatagorda County | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.7% |
| Caney Creek MUD of Matagorda CountyMatagorda County | 0 | 0 | 382 | 0% |
| Matagorda Dunes SubdivisionMatagorda County | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0% |
| Eldorado WaterMatagorda County | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Tres Palacios Oaks SubdivisionMatagorda County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Tidewater Oaks SubdivisionMatagorda County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of PalaciosMatagorda County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Markham MUDMatagorda County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Matagorda County WCID 5Matagorda 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 Matagorda County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Matagorda County reported 5 lead and 324 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 506 of unknown material.
Which Matagorda County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Bay City (157), River Oaks WSC (85), Matagorda County WCID 6 (80).
How do I check my home in Matagorda 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.