Texas · population 37,341
Lead pipes in Farmers Branch, TX
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Farmers Branch (population 37,341) gets its water from City of Farmers Branch. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,182, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Farmers Branch'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Farmers Branch (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 City of Farmers Branch.
Water systems serving Farmers Branch
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Farmers BranchMain system | 0 | 6 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Dallas Water UtilityServes nearby areas | 0 | 6 | 258,104 | <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 Farmers Branch
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Farmers Branch'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
- Addisonno lead reported
- Carrolltonno lead reported
- Coppell6,179 unknown
- Irving466 lead + galv. lines
- University Parkno lead reported
- Highland Park7 lead + galv. lines
- Lewisville10,459 unknown
- Richardson11,135 unknown
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Questions
Does Farmers Branch, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Farmers Branch, which serves Farmers Branch, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Farmers Branch?
EPA's service area maps place most of Farmers Branch in City of Farmers Branch's service area (PWSID TX0570047). Dallas Water Utility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Farmers Branch home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Farmers Branch'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 Farmers Branch 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 Farmers Branch whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.