Texas · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Nueces County, TX
10 community water systems serving Nueces County reported 1 lead and 572 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 431 of unknown material. The most are in Nueces County WCID 3.
0.5% 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) 0.5%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Nueces County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces County WCID 3Nueces County | 0 | 517 | 0 | 11% |
| River Acres WSCNueces County | 0 | 37 | 0 | 4.6% |
| Violet WSCNueces County | 0 | 18 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Nueces County WCID 5Nueces County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Nueces WSCNueces County | 0 | 0 | 396 | 0% |
| Golden Acres WaterNueces County | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| City of Corpus ChristiNueces County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Nueces County WCID 4Nueces County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Naval Air Station Corpus ChristiNueces County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of BishopNueces 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 Nueces County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Nueces County reported 1 lead and 572 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 431 of unknown material.
Which Nueces County water systems have the most lead lines?
Nueces County WCID 3 (517), River Acres WSC (37), Violet WSC (18).
How do I check my home in Nueces 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.