Texas · population 2,249
Lead pipes in Electra, TX
71 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Electra (population 2,249) gets its water from City of Electra. That system reported 0 lead and 71 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,451, with 913 more of unknown material.
4.9% of City of Electra's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.9%
- Unknown 63%
- Non-lead 32%
Latest lead test for City of Electra (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4.1 ppb 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 for City of Electra.
Water systems serving Electra
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ElectraMain system | 0 | 71 | 913 | 4.9% |
| Harrold WSCServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
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 Electra
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Electra'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
- Iowa Park77 unknown
- Holliday5 lead + galv. lines
- Burkburnett24 lead + galv. lines
- Vernon2 lead + galv. lines
- Wichita Falls5,621 lead + galv. lines
- Lakeside City townno lead reported
- Archer62 lead + galv. lines
- Seymour85 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Electra, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Electra, which serves Electra, reported 0 lead and 71 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 913 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Electra?
EPA's service area maps place most of Electra in City of Electra's service area (PWSID TX2430002). Harrold WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Electra home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Electra'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 Electra 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 Electra whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.