Texas · 25 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ellis County, TX
25 community water systems serving Ellis County reported 9 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,479 of unknown material. The most are in City of Red Oak.
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 14%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Ellis County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Red OakEllis County | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0.8% |
| City of WaxahachieEllis County | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0.1% |
| City of ItalyEllis County | 0 | 10 | 791 | 1.1% |
| City of PalmerEllis County | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.8% |
| Garrett Community WaterEllis County | 0 | 2 | 139 | 0.6% |
| East Garrett WSCEllis County | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Rockett SUDEllis County | 0 | 0 | 4,078 | 0% |
| Mountain Peak SUDEllis County | 0 | 0 | 2,666 | 0% |
| City of FerrisEllis County | 0 | 0 | 748 | 0% |
| City of MaypearlEllis County | 0 | 0 | 379 | 0% |
| City of MilfordEllis County | 0 | 0 | 312 | 0% |
| Red Oak Community Water ServiceEllis County | 0 | 0 | 89 | 0% |
| Spanish Grant SubdivisionEllis County | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0% |
| Grande CasaEllis County | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0% |
| Lakeview Water SystemEllis County | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0% |
| Lakeview RanchettesEllis County | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0% |
| City of MidlothianEllis County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of EnnisEllis County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sardis Lone Elm WSCEllis County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Buena Vista Bethel SUDEllis County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of OvillaEllis County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Nash Forreston WSCEllis County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ellis County FWSD 1Ellis County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Ellis County Water SupplyEllis County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Avalon WSCEllis 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 Ellis County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ellis County reported 9 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,479 of unknown material.
Which Ellis County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Red Oak (31), City of Waxahachie (21), City of Italy (10).
How do I check my home in Ellis 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.