Texas · population 88,574
Lead pipes in Mission, TX
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mission (population 88,574) gets its water from City of Mission. That system reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 34,550, with 34,548 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Mission'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for City of Mission (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.8 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 Mission.
Water systems serving Mission
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MissionMain system | 1 | 1 | 34,548 | <0.1% |
| Agua SUDServes 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 Mission
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Mission'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 Mission, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Mission, which serves Mission, reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 34,548 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mission?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mission in City of Mission's service area (PWSID TX1080008). Agua SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mission home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Mission'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 Mission 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 Mission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.