Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 1,388

Lead pipes in Thorndale, TX

71 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Thorndale (population 1,388) gets its water from City of Thorndale. That system reported 0 lead and 71 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 632, with 27 more of unknown material.

11% of City of Thorndale's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
71Galvanized, replace
27Unknown material
534Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Thorndale (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 4.8 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 Thorndale.

Water systems serving Thorndale

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of ThorndaleMain system0712711%
Southwest Milam WSCServes 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 Thorndale

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

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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 Thorndale, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Thorndale, which serves Thorndale, reported 0 lead and 71 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 27 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Thorndale?

EPA's service area maps place most of Thorndale in City of Thorndale's service area (PWSID TX1660003). Southwest Milam WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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