Texas · 64 community water systems
Lead pipes in Travis County, TX
64 community water systems serving Travis County reported 0 lead and 858 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,816 of unknown material. The most are in City of Austin Water & Wastewater.
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 1.5%
- Non-lead 98%
Water systems serving Travis County
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 Travis County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Travis County reported 0 lead and 858 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,816 of unknown material.
Which Travis County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Austin Water & Wastewater (777), City of Pflugerville (38), City of Rollingwood (33).
How do I check my home in Travis 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.