Texas · 29 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dallas County, TX
29 community water systems serving Dallas County reported 9 lead and 637 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 340,673 of unknown material. The most are in City of Irving.
<0.1% of these systems' 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 56%
Water systems serving Dallas County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of IrvingDallas County | 0 | 466 | 0 | 0.9% |
| City of MesquiteDallas County | 9 | 68 | 0 | 0.2% |
| City of Cockrell HillDallas County | 0 | 53 | 0 | 5.0% |
| City of HutchinsDallas County | 0 | 30 | 29 | 1.8% |
| Town of Highland ParkDallas County | 0 | 7 | 2,039 | 0.1% |
| Dallas Water UtilityDallas County | 0 | 6 | 258,104 | <0.1% |
| City of Farmers BranchDallas County | 0 | 6 | 0 | <0.1% |
| City of DesotoDallas County | 0 | 1 | 9,188 | <0.1% |
| City of Cedar HillDallas County | 0 | 0 | 13,613 | 0% |
| City of DuncanvilleDallas County | 0 | 0 | 12,642 | 0% |
| City of RichardsonDallas County | 0 | 0 | 11,135 | 0% |
| City of RowlettDallas County | 0 | 0 | 7,220 | 0% |
| City of LancasterDallas County | 0 | 0 | 7,176 | 0% |
| City of Balch SpringsDallas County | 0 | 0 | 6,814 | 0% |
| City of CoppellDallas County | 0 | 0 | 6,179 | 0% |
| City of SeagovilleDallas County | 0 | 0 | 5,530 | 0% |
| City of WilmerDallas County | 0 | 0 | 518 | 0% |
| Danieldale Community Water ServiceDallas County | 0 | 0 | 219 | 0% |
| City of Grand PrairieDallas County | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0% |
| Cottonwood Creek Mobile Home ParkDallas County | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0% |
| City of GarlandDallas County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of CarrolltonDallas County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of SachseDallas County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of University ParkDallas County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Glenn HeightsDallas County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of AddisonDallas County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of SunnyvaleDallas County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Combine WSCDallas County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lancaster MUD 1Dallas County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Dallas County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dallas County reported 9 lead and 637 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 340,673 of unknown material.
Which Dallas County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Irving (466), City of Mesquite (77), City of Cockrell Hill (53).
How do I check my home in Dallas County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.