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Lead pipes in Smith County, Texas

How many lead pipes are in Smith County, TX?

Water systems based in Smith County reported 144 lead service lines, 3,904 galvanized lines that need replacing and 20,955 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Tyler has the most, with 3,985 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines144
Galvanized (replace)3,904
Unknown material20,955
Water systems5
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Smith County
Tyler3,985Community Water Co Montgomery…61Southern2

Who pays in Texas

This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.

Every Smith County water system with lead lines

Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.

Water systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Tyler
City of Tyler
1423,8434,390Not confirmed
Community Water Co Montgomery Garden
Community Water Co Montgomery Garden
06153Not confirmed
Southern
Southern Utilities
2011,379Not confirmed
Whitehouse
City of Whitehouse
002,573Not confirmed
Lindale Rural WSC
Lindale Rural WSC
002,560Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Smith County, TX?

Water systems based in Smith County reported 144 lead service lines, 3,904 galvanized lines that need replacing and 20,955 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Tyler has the most, with 3,985 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Smith County?

It depends on your water utility. Texas has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.

How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?

Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.

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