Texas · population 1,761
Lead pipes in Whitewright, TX
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Whitewright (population 1,761) gets its water from City of Whitewright. That system reported 1 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 933, with 20 more of unknown material.
1.3% of City of Whitewright's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 2.1%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for City of Whitewright (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 6 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Whitewright.
Water systems serving Whitewright
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WhitewrightMain system | 1 | 11 | 20 | 1.3% |
| Southwest Fannin 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 Whitewright
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Whitewright'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
- Bellsno lead reported
- Leonard1 lead + galv. lines
- Van Alstyne73 lead + galv. lines
- Howe668 unknown
- Annano lead reported
- Blue Ridgeno lead reported
- Melissano lead reported
- Wolfe498 unknown
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Questions
Does Whitewright, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Whitewright, which serves Whitewright, reported 1 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Whitewright?
EPA's service area maps place most of Whitewright in City of Whitewright's service area (PWSID TX0910011). Southwest Fannin County SUD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Whitewright home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Whitewright'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 Whitewright 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 Whitewright whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.