Texas · population 8,209
Lead pipes in Venus, TX
2,666 lines still unidentified
Most of Venus (population 8,209) gets its water from Mountain Peak SUD. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,666 of 7,687 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Mountain Peak SUD'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 35%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Mountain Peak SUD (Jul 2024–Dec 2024): 2 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 Mountain Peak SUD.
Water systems serving Venus
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Peak SUDMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,666 | 0% |
| Johnson County 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 Venus
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mountain Peak SUD'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
- Alvarado1,566 unknown
- Midlothianno lead reported
- Grandview96 lead + galv. lines
- Mansfield15 lead + galv. lines
- Keene2,588 unknown
- Burleson225 lead + galv. lines
- Cedar Hill13,613 unknown
- Waxahachie21 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Venus, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Mountain Peak SUD still lists 2,666 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Venus?
EPA's service area maps place most of Venus in Mountain Peak SUD's service area (PWSID TX0700042). Johnson County SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Venus home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mountain Peak SUD'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 Venus 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 Mountain Peak SUD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.