Texas · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wharton County, TX
7 community water systems serving Wharton County reported 2 lead and 735 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,461 of unknown material. The most are in City of Wharton.
7.0% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.0%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 79%
Water systems serving Wharton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WhartonWharton County | 0 | 496 | 994 | 14% |
| Boling MWDWharton County | 2 | 215 | 0 | 55% |
| Hungerford MUD 1Wharton County | 0 | 24 | 36 | 11% |
| City of El CampoWharton County | 0 | 0 | 429 | 0% |
| Pyssens Live Oak Estates SubdivisionWharton County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Wharton County WCID 2Wharton County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wharton County WCID 1 LouiseWharton 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 Wharton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wharton County reported 2 lead and 735 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,461 of unknown material.
Which Wharton County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Wharton (496), Boling MWD (217), Hungerford MUD 1 (24).
How do I check my home in Wharton 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.