Texas · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Upshur County, TX
8 community water systems serving Upshur County reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,553 of unknown material. The most are in City of Ore City.
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 25%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Upshur County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Ore CityUpshur County | 0 | 25 | 1 | 4.1% |
| City of GilmerUpshur County | 0 | 0 | 2,708 | 0% |
| City of Big SandyUpshur County | 0 | 0 | 844 | 0% |
| Pritchett WSCUpshur County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Diana SUDUpshur County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Glenwood WSCUpshur County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Union Grove WSCUpshur County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of East MountainUpshur 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 Upshur County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Upshur County reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,553 of unknown material.
Which Upshur County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Ore City (25).
How do I check my home in Upshur 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.