Texas · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Milam County, TX
11 community water systems serving Milam County reported 0 lead and 223 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,681 of unknown material. The most are in City of Thorndale.
2.1% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Milam County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ThorndaleMilam County | 0 | 71 | 27 | 11% |
| Gause WSCMilam County | 0 | 62 | 0 | 21% |
| North Milam WSCMilam County | 0 | 35 | 1 | 6.7% |
| City of CameronMilam County | 0 | 28 | 141 | 12% |
| City of BuckholtsMilam County | 0 | 19 | 0 | 10% |
| Minerva WSCMilam County | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7.8% |
| City of RockdaleMilam County | 0 | 0 | 2,234 | 0% |
| Salem Elm Ridge WSCMilam County | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0% |
| Marlow WSCMilam County | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0% |
| Southwest Milam WSCMilam County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Milano WSCMilam 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 Milam County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Milam County reported 0 lead and 223 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,681 of unknown material.
Which Milam County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Thorndale (71), Gause WSC (62), North Milam WSC (35).
How do I check my home in Milam 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.