Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 8,878

Lead pipes in Hillsboro, TX

140 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Hillsboro (population 8,878) gets its water from City of Hillsboro. That system reported 34 lead and 106 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,244, with 826 more of unknown material.

4.3% of City of Hillsboro's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

34Lead
106Galvanized, replace
826Unknown material
2,278Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Hillsboro (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Hillsboro.

Water systems serving Hillsboro

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of HillsboroMain system341068264.3%
Brandon-Irene WSCServes nearby areas0000%

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 Hillsboro

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Hillsboro details

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.

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 Hillsboro, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Hillsboro, which serves Hillsboro, reported 34 lead and 106 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 826 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Hillsboro?

EPA's service area maps place most of Hillsboro in City of Hillsboro's service area (PWSID TX1090001). Brandon-Irene WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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