Texas · population 15,688
Lead pipes in Mineral Wells, TX
56 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mineral Wells (population 15,688) gets its water from City of Mineral Wells. That system reported 0 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,793, with 11 more of unknown material.
0.7% of City of Mineral Wells'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) 0.7%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Mineral Wells (Jul 2023–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Mineral Wells.
Water systems serving Mineral Wells
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Mineral WellsMain system | 0 | 56 | 11 | 0.7% |
| North Rural WSCServes 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 Mineral Wells
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Mineral Wells'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
- Weatherford389 lead + galv. lines
- Annettano lead reported
- Springtown203 lead + galv. lines
- Willow Parkno lead reported
- Reno city (Parker County)no lead reported
- Azle265 unknown
- Bridgeport15 lead + galv. lines
- Granbury4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mineral Wells, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Mineral Wells, which serves Mineral Wells, reported 0 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mineral Wells?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mineral Wells in City of Mineral Wells's service area (PWSID TX1820001). North Rural WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mineral Wells home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Mineral Wells'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 Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.