Texas · population 68,123
Lead pipes in Rowlett, TX
7,220 lines still unidentified
Most of Rowlett (population 68,123) gets its water from City of Rowlett. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 7,220 of 21,726 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Rowlett'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 33%
- Non-lead 67%
Latest lead test for City of Rowlett (2026): 2.6 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 Rowlett.
Water systems serving Rowlett
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of RowlettMain system | 0 | 0 | 7,220 | 0% |
| City of GarlandServes 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 Rowlett
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Rowlett'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 Rowlett, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Rowlett still lists 7,220 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rowlett?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rowlett in City of Rowlett's service area (PWSID TX0570056). City of Garland also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rowlett home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Rowlett'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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.