Texas · population 150,140
Lead pipes in Mesquite, TX
77 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mesquite (population 150,140) gets its water from City of Mesquite. That system reported 9 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 42,060, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.2% of City of Mesquite'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Mesquite (2026): 1.1 ppb 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 Mesquite.
Water systems serving Mesquite
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MesquiteMain system | 9 | 68 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Town of SunnyvaleServes 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 Mesquite
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Mesquite'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 Mesquite, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Mesquite, which serves Mesquite, reported 9 lead and 68 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mesquite?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mesquite in City of Mesquite's service area (PWSID TX0570014). Town of Sunnyvale also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mesquite home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Mesquite'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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.