Texas · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Shelby County, TX
14 community water systems serving Shelby County reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5 of unknown material. The most are in Choice WSC.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Shelby County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice WSCShelby County | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3.0% |
| East Lamar WSCShelby County | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.5% |
| Sand Hills WSCShelby County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Shelbyville WSCShelby County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2% |
| City of HuxleyShelby County | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| City of CenterShelby County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| McClelland WSCShelby County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of TenahaShelby County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| City of JoaquinShelby County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Timpson Rural Water SupplyShelby County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Flat Fork WSCShelby County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of TimpsonShelby County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Five Way WSCShelby County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Paxton WSC Jackson PlantShelby 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 Shelby County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Shelby County reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5 of unknown material.
Which Shelby County water systems have the most lead lines?
Choice WSC (11), East Lamar WSC (4), Sand Hills WSC (1).
How do I check my home in Shelby 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.