Texas · population 19,583
Lead pipes in Palestine, TX
6,148 lines still unidentified
Most of Palestine (population 19,583) gets its water from City of Palestine. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 6,148 of 6,168 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Palestine'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%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0.3%
Latest lead test for City of Palestine (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Palestine.
Water systems serving Palestine
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PalestineMain system | 0 | 0 | 6,148 | 0% |
| Four Pines WSCServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 385 | 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 Palestine
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Palestine'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 Palestine, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Palestine still lists 6,148 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Palestine?
EPA's service area maps place most of Palestine in City of Palestine's service area (PWSID TX0010001). Four Pines WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Palestine home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Palestine'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 Palestine 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 Palestine whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.