Texas · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Moore County, TX
4 community water systems serving Moore County reported 48 lead and 67 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 73 of unknown material. The most are in City of Dumas.
6.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown 3.9%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Moore County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of DumasMoore County | 48 | 67 | 10 | 18% |
| Moortex WSCMoore County | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0% |
| City of CactusMoore County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of SunrayMoore County | 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 Moore County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Moore County reported 48 lead and 67 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 73 of unknown material.
Which Moore County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Dumas (115).
How do I check my home in Moore 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.