Texas · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in San Patricio County, TX
10 community water systems serving San Patricio County reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,666 of unknown material. The most are in City of Ingleside.
<0.1% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 73%
Water systems serving San Patricio County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of InglesideSan Patricio County | 0 | 2 | 0 | <0.1% |
| City of Aransas PassSan Patricio County | 0 | 0 | 4,701 | 0% |
| City of MathisSan Patricio County | 0 | 0 | 1,567 | 0% |
| City of Ingleside on the BaySan Patricio County | 0 | 0 | 387 | 0% |
| City of TaftSan Patricio County | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Rincon WSCSan Patricio County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| City of PortlandSan Patricio County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of SintonSan Patricio County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of OdemSan Patricio County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of GregorySan Patricio 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 Patricio County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving San Patricio County reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,666 of unknown material.
Which San Patricio County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Ingleside (2).
How do I check my home in San Patricio 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.