Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 9,752

Lead pipes in Dayton, TX

18 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Dayton (population 9,752) gets its water from City of Dayton. That system reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,121, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.6% of City of Dayton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
18Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
3,103Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Dayton (2026): 1.1 ppb 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, 1 still open for City of Dayton.

Water systems serving Dayton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of DaytonMain system01800.6%
Cedar Estates SubdivisionServes nearby areas0030%

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 Dayton

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Dayton's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Dayton, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Dayton, which serves Dayton, reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Dayton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Dayton in City of Dayton's service area (PWSID TX1460002). Cedar Estates Subdivision also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Dayton home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Dayton'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 Dayton 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 Dayton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.