Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 118,221

Lead pipes in Richardson, TX

11,135 lines still unidentified

Most of Richardson (population 118,221) gets its water from City of Richardson. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 11,135 of 35,148 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of City of Richardson's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
11,135Unknown material
24,013Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Richardson (2026): 2.1 ppb 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 Richardson.

Water systems serving Richardson

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of RichardsonMain system0011,1350%
City of GarlandServes nearby areas0000%

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 Richardson

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Richardson's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Richardson details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Richardson, TX have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but City of Richardson still lists 11,135 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Richardson?

EPA's service area maps place most of Richardson in City of Richardson's service area (PWSID TX0570015). City of Garland also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Richardson home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Richardson'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 Richardson 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 Richardson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.