Texas · population 112,219
Lead pipes in Tyler, TX
3,985 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tyler (population 112,219) gets its water from City of Tyler. That system reported 142 lead and 3,843 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 38,784, with 4,390 more of unknown material.
10% of City of Tyler's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.9%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for City of Tyler (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Tyler.
Water systems serving Tyler
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of TylerMain system | 142 | 3,843 | 4,390 | 10% |
| Southern UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 2 | 0 | 11,379 | <0.1% |
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 Tyler
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Tyler'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
- Whitehouse2,573 unknown
- Chandler1,701 unknown
- Bullardno lead reported
- Lindale9 unknown
- Hideawayno lead reported
- Troup131 unknown
- Brownsboro2 lead + galv. lines
- Overtonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Tyler, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Tyler, which serves Tyler, reported 142 lead and 3,843 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,390 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tyler?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tyler in City of Tyler's service area (PWSID TX2120004). Southern Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tyler home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Tyler'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 Tyler 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 Tyler whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.