Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Runnels County, Texas

How many lead pipes are in Runnels County, TX?

Water systems based in Runnels County reported 1,104 lead service lines, 56 galvanized lines that need replacing and 4 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Winters has the most, with 1,104 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines1,104
Galvanized (replace)56
Unknown material4
Water systems4
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Runnels County
Winters1,104Rowena WSC23Ballinger22North Runnels WSC11

Who pays in Texas

This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.

Every Runnels County water system with lead lines

Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.

Water systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Winters
City of Winters
1,10404Not confirmed
Rowena WSC
Rowena WSC
0230Not confirmed
Ballinger
City of Ballinger
0220Not confirmed
North Runnels WSC
North Runnels WSC
0110Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Runnels County, TX?

Water systems based in Runnels County reported 1,104 lead service lines, 56 galvanized lines that need replacing and 4 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Winters has the most, with 1,104 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Runnels County?

It depends on your water utility. Texas has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.

How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?

Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.

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