Texas · population 7,227
Lead pipes in Lindale, TX
9 lines still unidentified
Most of Lindale (population 7,227) gets its water from City of Lindale. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 9 of 3,386 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Lindale'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%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Lindale (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Lindale.
Water systems serving Lindale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LindaleMain system | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Lindale Rural WSCServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,560 | 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 Lindale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lindale'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
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Questions
Does Lindale, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Lindale still lists 9 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lindale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lindale in City of Lindale's service area (PWSID TX2120002). Lindale Rural WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lindale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lindale'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 Lindale 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 Lindale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.