Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 14,834

Lead pipes in Dumas, TX

115 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Dumas (population 14,834) gets its water from City of Dumas. That system reported 48 lead and 67 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 645, with 10 more of unknown material.

18% of City of Dumas's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

48Lead
67Galvanized, replace
10Unknown material
520Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Dumas (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for City of Dumas.

Water systems serving Dumas

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of DumasMain system48671018%
Moortex WSCServes nearby areas00630%

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 Dumas

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Dumas'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 Dumas, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Dumas, which serves Dumas, reported 48 lead and 67 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Dumas?

EPA's service area maps place most of Dumas in City of Dumas's service area (PWSID TX1710001). Moortex WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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