Texas · population 3,530
Lead pipes in Ballinger, TX
22 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ballinger (population 3,530) gets its water from City of Ballinger. That system reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,705, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.3% of City of Ballinger's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Ballinger (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Ballinger.
Water systems serving Ballinger
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BallingerMain system | 0 | 22 | 0 | 1.3% |
| Millersview Doole WSCServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Ballinger
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Ballinger's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Winters1,104 lead + galv. lines
- Coleman503 lead + galv. lines
- Robert Lee13 lead + galv. lines
- San Angelo291 lead + galv. lines
- Eden89 lead + galv. lines
- Santa Anna715 unknown
- Bangsno lead reported
- Tyeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Ballinger, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Ballinger, which serves Ballinger, reported 0 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ballinger?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ballinger in City of Ballinger's service area (PWSID TX2000001). Millersview Doole WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ballinger home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Ballinger's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Ballinger be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Ballinger whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.