Texas · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rockwall County, TX
7 community water systems serving Rockwall County reported 37 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,630 of unknown material. The most are in City of Fate.
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 3.2%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Rockwall County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FateRockwall County | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0.5% |
| City of HeathRockwall County | 0 | 13 | 188 | 0.3% |
| City of RockwallRockwall County | 0 | 3 | 0 | <0.1% |
| City of Royse CityRockwall County | 0 | 0 | 806 | 0% |
| R C H WSCRockwall County | 0 | 0 | 636 | 0% |
| Blackland WSCRockwall County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mount Zion WSCRockwall 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 Rockwall County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rockwall County reported 37 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,630 of unknown material.
Which Rockwall County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Fate (37), City of Heath (13), City of Rockwall (3).
How do I check my home in Rockwall 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.