Texas · 22 community water systems
Lead pipes in Wise County, TX
22 community water systems serving Wise County reported 0 lead and 122 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,800 of unknown material. The most are in City of Alvord.
1.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Wise County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AlvordWise County | 0 | 63 | 4 | 10% |
| City of NewarkWise County | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11% |
| City of BridgeportWise County | 0 | 15 | 1 | 1.7% |
| City of Decatur Water PlantWise County | 0 | 0 | 2,270 | 0% |
| City of Runaway BayWise County | 0 | 0 | 1,182 | 0% |
| City of BoydWise County | 0 | 0 | 1,042 | 0% |
| City of ChicoWise County | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0% |
| T L Water Jones AcresWise County | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0% |
| Chisholm SpringsWise County | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Old Chisolm EstatesWise County | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Stonegate WaterWise County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Singing Meadows SubdivisionWise County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Decatur Acres WaterWise County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Killough AdditionWise County | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Kings Rest SubdivisionWise County | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Highland Meadows Water SystemWise County | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Highland HillsWise County | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Mesa Ridge SubdivisionWise County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hawk RidgeWise County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| West Wise SUDWise County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of RhomeWise County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New Fairview MUD 1Wise 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 Wise County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Wise County reported 0 lead and 122 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,800 of unknown material.
Which Wise County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Alvord (63), City of Newark (44), City of Bridgeport (15).
How do I check my home in Wise 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.