Texas · population 1,199
Lead pipes in Ore, TX
25 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ore (population 1,199) gets its water from City of Ore City. That system reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 608, with 1 more of unknown material.
4.1% of City of Ore City'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) 4.1%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for City of Ore City (2026): 3.8 ppb 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 Ore City.
Water systems serving Ore
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Ore CityMain system | 0 | 25 | 1 | 4.1% |
| Bi County WSC 1Serves 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 Ore
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Ore City'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
- Lone Starno lead reported
- Gilmer2,708 unknown
- Daingerfield5 lead + galv. lines
- Longview1,318 lead + galv. lines
- Pittsburg377 lead + galv. lines
- White Oak14 lead + galv. lines
- Jefferson134 lead + galv. lines
- Gladewater2,175 unknown
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Questions
Does Ore, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Ore City, which serves Ore, reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ore?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ore in City of Ore City's service area (PWSID TX2300003). Bi County WSC 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ore home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Ore City'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 Ore 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 Ore City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.