Lead Pipe Map

Texas · 29 community water systems

Lead pipes in Kaufman County, TX

29 community water systems serving Kaufman County reported 1 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,780 of unknown material. The most are in City of Kemp.

<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%).

1Lead
19Galvanized, replace
5,780Unknown
60,262Non-lead

Water systems serving Kaufman County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
City of KempKaufman County11201.5%1,283
City of ForneyKaufman County060<0.1%29,692
City of TerrellKaufman County014,044<0.1%18,432
Gastonia Scurry SUDKaufman County001,3640%11,169
Country Club WSCKaufman County003130%957
Southeast Kaufman WSCKaufman County00540%183
High Point SUDKaufman County0050%26,052
Forney Lake WSCKaufman County0000%20,377
Talty SUDKaufman County0000%15,987
City of MabankKaufman County0000%15,207
College Mound SUDKaufman County0000%11,802
Kaufman County FWSD 4aKaufman County0000%7,317
City of KaufmanKaufman County0000%7,125
Kaufman County MUD 14Kaufman County0000%6,456
City of CrandallKaufman County0000%5,749
Ables Springs SUDKaufman County0000%5,655
Kaufman County FWSD 1cKaufman County000–5,346
Rose Hill SUDKaufman County0000%4,827
Kaufman County MUD 11Kaufman County0000%3,819
Kaufman County MUD 10Kaufman County0000%3,771
Becker-Jiba SUDKaufman County0000%3,741
Poetry WSCKaufman County0000%3,636
North Kaufman WSCKaufman County0000%3,498
Kaufman County FWSD 1dKaufman County000–3,324
Elmo WSCKaufman County0000%2,475
Kaufman County FWSD 1bKaufman County000–2,046
Kaufman County FWSD 4bKaufman County0000%1,830
Kaufman County MUD 9Kaufman County0000%1,473
Kaufman County MUD 12Kaufman County0000%1,350

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Kaufman County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Kaufman County reported 1 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,780 of unknown material.

Which Kaufman County water systems have the most lead lines?

City of Kemp (13), City of Forney (6), City of Terrell (1).

How do I check my home in Kaufman 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.