Texas · population 1,996
Lead pipes in Jefferson, TX
134 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jefferson (population 1,996) gets its water from City of Jefferson. That system reported 3 lead and 131 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,386, with 203 more of unknown material.
9.7% of City of Jefferson'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.5%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for City of Jefferson (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Jefferson.
Water systems serving Jefferson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of JeffersonMain system | 3 | 131 | 203 | 9.7% |
| E M C Water SupplyServes 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 Jefferson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Jefferson'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
- Linden365 lead + galv. lines
- Ore25 lead + galv. lines
- Hallsvilleno lead reported
- Lone Starno lead reported
- Waskomno lead reported
- Atlanta3,038 unknown
- Daingerfield5 lead + galv. lines
- Queen506 unknown
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Questions
Does Jefferson, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Jefferson, which serves Jefferson, reported 3 lead and 131 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 203 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jefferson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jefferson in City of Jefferson's service area (PWSID TX1580001). E M C Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jefferson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Jefferson'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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.