Texas · population 9,728
Lead pipes in Vernon, TX
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Vernon (population 9,728) gets its water from City of Vernon. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,864, with 4,853 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Vernon'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0.2%
Latest lead test for City of Vernon (2025): 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 Vernon.
Water systems serving Vernon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of VernonMain system | 2 | 0 | 4,853 | <0.1% |
| Rra Lockett Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.4% |
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 Vernon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Vernon'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
- Electra71 lead + galv. lines
- Quanah6 lead + galv. lines
- Iowa Park77 unknown
- Seymour85 lead + galv. lines
- Holliday5 lead + galv. lines
- Burkburnett24 lead + galv. lines
- Wichita Falls5,621 lead + galv. lines
- Lakeside City townno lead reported
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Questions
Does Vernon, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Vernon, which serves Vernon, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,853 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Vernon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Vernon in City of Vernon's service area (PWSID TX2440001). Rra Lockett Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Vernon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Vernon'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 Vernon 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 Vernon whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.