Texas · population 22,977
Lead pipes in Terrell, TX
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Terrell (population 22,977) gets its water from City of Terrell. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,231, with 4,044 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Terrell'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for City of Terrell (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 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 Terrell.
Water systems serving Terrell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of TerrellMain system | 0 | 1 | 4,044 | <0.1% |
| Rose Hill SUDServes 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 Terrell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Terrell'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
- Taltyno lead reported
- Oak Ridgeno lead reported
- Poetryno lead reported
- Forney6 lead + galv. lines
- McLendon-Chisholm636 unknown
- Crandallno lead reported
- Heath13 lead + galv. lines
- Seagoville5,530 unknown
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Questions
Does Terrell, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Terrell, which serves Terrell, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,044 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Terrell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Terrell in City of Terrell's service area (PWSID TX1290006). Rose Hill SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Terrell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Terrell'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 Terrell 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 Terrell whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.