Texas · population 38,572
Lead pipes in Forney, TX
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Forney (population 38,572) gets its water from City of Forney. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,445, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Forney'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 Forney (2026): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 8 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 health-based for City of Forney.
Water systems serving Forney
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ForneyMain system | 0 | 6 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Talty SUDServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Forney
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Forney'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
- Taltyno lead reported
- Sunnyvaleno lead reported
- Crandallno lead reported
- Heath13 lead + galv. lines
- Mesquite77 lead + galv. lines
- McLendon-Chisholm636 unknown
- Seagoville5,530 unknown
- Terrell1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Forney, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Forney, which serves Forney, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Forney?
EPA's service area maps place most of Forney in City of Forney's service area (PWSID TX1290002). Talty SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Forney home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Forney'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 Forney 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 Forney whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.