Texas · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Taylor County, TX
13 community water systems serving Taylor County reported 0 lead and 2,219 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,103 of unknown material. The most are in City of Abilene.
3.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.8%
- Unknown 1.9%
- Non-lead 94%
Water systems serving Taylor County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AbileneTaylor County | 0 | 2,157 | 0 | 4.7% |
| City of MerkelTaylor County | 0 | 45 | 883 | 3.5% |
| City of LawnTaylor County | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3.2% |
| Tuscola Taylor County WCID 1Taylor County | 0 | 7 | 189 | 1.2% |
| Blair WSCTaylor County | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| City of Buffalo GapTaylor County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Steamboat Mountain WSCTaylor County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Potosi WSCTaylor County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dyess Air Force BaseTaylor County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sun WSCTaylor County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| View Caps WSCTaylor County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Hamby WSCTaylor County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of TyeTaylor County | 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 Taylor County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Taylor County reported 0 lead and 2,219 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,103 of unknown material.
Which Taylor County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Abilene (2,157), City of Merkel (45), City of Lawn (10).
How do I check my home in Taylor 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.