Texas · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in San Augustine County, TX
4 community water systems serving San Augustine County reported 1 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 315 of unknown material. The most are in City of San Augustine.
0.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving San Augustine County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of San AugustineSan Augustine County | 1 | 21 | 285 | 1.9% |
| El Pinon Estates Water SystemSan Augustine County | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| New WSCSan Augustine County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| San Augustine Rural WSCSan Augustine 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 San Augustine County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving San Augustine County reported 1 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 315 of unknown material.
Which San Augustine County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of San Augustine (22).
How do I check my home in San Augustine 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.