Texas · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Nolan County, TX
3 community water systems serving Nolan County reported 3 lead and 407 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 578 of unknown material. The most are in City of Sweetwater.
7.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.5%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Nolan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SweetwaterNolan County | 3 | 394 | 1 | 8.9% |
| Bitter Creek WSC SouthNolan County | 0 | 13 | 577 | 1.3% |
| City of RoscoeNolan 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 Nolan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Nolan County reported 3 lead and 407 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 578 of unknown material.
Which Nolan County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Sweetwater (397), Bitter Creek WSC South (13).
How do I check my home in Nolan 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.