Texas · population 25,037
Lead pipes in Paris, TX
8,130 lines still unidentified
Most of Paris (population 25,037) gets its water from City of Paris. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 8,130 of 9,736 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Paris'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 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for City of Paris (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.9 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 Paris.
Water systems serving Paris
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ParisMain system | 0 | 0 | 8,130 | 0% |
| Lamar County Water Supply DistrictServes 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 Paris
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Paris'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
- Reno city (Lamar County)no lead reported
- Blossomno lead reported
- Honey Grove729 unknown
- Cooper931 unknown
- Bogatano lead reported
- Clarksville319 lead + galv. lines
- Commerceno lead reported
- Sulphur Springs1,903 unknown
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Questions
Does Paris, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Paris still lists 8,130 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Paris?
EPA's service area maps place most of Paris in City of Paris's service area (PWSID TX1390002). Lamar County Water Supply District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Paris home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Paris'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 Paris 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 Paris whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.