Texas · population 1,326,087
Lead pipes in Dallas, TX
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dallas (population 1,326,087) gets its water from Dallas Water Utility. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 320,491, with 258,104 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Dallas Water Utility's service 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 81%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Dallas Water Utility (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Dallas Water Utility.
Water systems serving Dallas
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Water UtilityMain system | 0 | 6 | 258,104 | <0.1% |
| Town of Highland ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 7 | 2,039 | 0.1% |
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 Dallas
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dallas Water Utility'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
- Highland Park7 lead + galv. lines
- University Parkno lead reported
- Cockrell Hill53 lead + galv. lines
- Mesquite77 lead + galv. lines
- Hutchins30 lead + galv. lines
- Garlandno lead reported
- Farmers Branch6 lead + galv. lines
- Sunnyvaleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Dallas, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. Dallas Water Utility, which serves Dallas, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 258,104 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dallas?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dallas in Dallas Water Utility's service area (PWSID TX0570004). Town of Highland Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dallas home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dallas Water Utility'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 Dallas 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 Dallas Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.