Texas · population 6,916
Lead pipes in Mexia, TX
364 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mexia (population 6,916) gets its water from City of Mexia. That system reported 0 lead and 364 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,772, with 2,116 more of unknown material.
7.6% of City of Mexia'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.6%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 48%
Latest lead test for City of Mexia (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Mexia.
Water systems serving Mexia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MexiaMain system | 0 | 364 | 2,116 | 7.6% |
| White Rock WSC 2 Forest GladeServes 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 Mexia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Mexia'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 Mexia, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Mexia, which serves Mexia, reported 0 lead and 364 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,116 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mexia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mexia in City of Mexia's service area (PWSID TX1470004). White Rock WSC 2 Forest Glade also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mexia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Mexia'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 Mexia 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 Mexia whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.