Texas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Starr County, TX
8 community water systems serving Starr County reported 11 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 107 of unknown material. The most are in City of Roma.
<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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.6%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Starr County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of RomaStarr County | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.1% |
| City of Rio Grande CityStarr County | 1 | 4 | 0 | <0.1% |
| El Sauz WSCStarr County | 0 | 0 | 107 | 0% |
| City of la GrullaStarr County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Rio WSCStarr County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Union WSCStarr County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Falcon Rural WSCStarr County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| El Tanque WSCStarr 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 Starr County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Starr County reported 11 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 107 of unknown material.
Which Starr County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Roma (10), City of Rio Grande City (5).
How do I check my home in Starr 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.