Texas · 29 community water systems
Lead pipes in Smith County, TX
29 community water systems serving Smith County reported 144 lead and 3,904 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,039 of unknown material. The most are in City of Tyler.
4.2% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.1%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Smith County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of TylerSmith County | 142 | 3,843 | 4,390 | 10% |
| Community Water Co Montgomery GardenSmith County | 0 | 61 | 53 | 17% |
| Southern UtilitiesSmith County | 2 | 0 | 11,379 | <0.1% |
| City of WhitehouseSmith County | 0 | 0 | 2,573 | 0% |
| Lindale Rural WSCSmith County | 0 | 0 | 2,560 | 0% |
| Lindale Rural WSC DCSmith County | 0 | 0 | 784 | 0% |
| Dean WSCSmith County | 0 | 0 | 686 | 0% |
| Big EddySmith County | 0 | 0 | 339 | 0% |
| City of TroupSmith County | 0 | 0 | 131 | 0% |
| Enchanted Lakes Water SystemSmith County | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0% |
| City of WinonaSmith County | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| WWWW Water SystemSmith County | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| City of LindaleSmith County | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Walnut Grove WSCSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jackson WSCSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sand Flat WSCSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of BullardSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Crystal SystemsSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Texas MUD of Smith CountySmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Star Mountain WSCSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wright City WSC 2Smith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Starrville Friendship WSCSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Emerald Bay MUDSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pine Ridge WSC SouthSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Carroll WSC Well 3Smith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wright City WSC 1Smith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of ArpSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Starrville WSCSmith County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mount Sylvan Water SystemSmith 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 Smith County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Smith County reported 144 lead and 3,904 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,039 of unknown material.
Which Smith County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Tyler (3,985), Community Water Co Montgomery Garden (61), Southern Utilities (2).
How do I check my home in Smith 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.