Texas · population 1,360
Lead pipes in Wallis, TX
91 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wallis (population 1,360) gets its water from City of Wallis. That system reported 44 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 619, with 370 more of unknown material.
15% of City of Wallis'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 7.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.6%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for City of Wallis (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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, 1 still open for City of Wallis.
Water systems serving Wallis
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WallisMain system | 44 | 47 | 370 | 15% |
| Harris County MUD 540Serves 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 Wallis
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Wallis'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
- East Bernardno lead reported
- Sealyno lead reported
- Brookshire57 lead + galv. lines
- Rosenberg1,614 lead + galv. lines
- Katy135 lead + galv. lines
- Richmond187 lead + galv. lines
- Pleakno lead reported
- Sugar Land110 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wallis, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Wallis, which serves Wallis, reported 44 lead and 47 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 370 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wallis?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wallis in City of Wallis's service area (PWSID TX0080015). Harris County MUD 540 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wallis home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Wallis'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 Wallis 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 Wallis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.