City of Garland Lead Service Line Inventory
About Garland's Water System
The City of Garland serves approximately 248,822 people in the Dallas area. Like many US water systems built over the past century, Garland's pipes may include lead service lines — the pipes that connect the water main to individual homes.
What We Know About Lead in Garland's Water
Lead service lines are a concern because lead can leach into drinking water, especially in homes with older plumbing. The EPA requires all water systems to test for lead and maintain an inventory of their service line materials.
Current inventory status: The City of Garland has not yet completed or publicly posted a lead service line inventory. This means there is no public record yet of how many lead, galvanized, or unknown-material service lines exist in the system.
This doesn't mean there's no lead in Garland—it means the data collection or disclosure process is still underway. Many utilities across Texas and the US are in the same situation.
How to Find Out About Your Home
If you live in Garland, your best next step is to contact the City of Garland directly to ask about your service line. You can also:
- Request a copy of your water quality report or water audit
- Ask if the city can share records about when your service line was installed or replaced
- Inquire about the timeline for completing the lead service line inventory
What You Can Do Now
While you wait for the city's inventory, you can take practical steps to reduce lead exposure:
- Have your water tested for lead by an EPA-certified lab (inexpensive, usually $20–50)
- Use cold water for drinking and cooking — hot water pulls more lead from pipes
- Run your tap for 30 seconds before drinking if the water has been sitting overnight
- Ask about replacement programs — Garland may offer assistance for replacing lead service lines
If you have young children or are pregnant, talk to your pediatrician or doctor about lead testing.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact the City of Garland Water Utilities department to ask when the lead service line inventory will be available and to request information about your home's service line
- Get your water tested through a certified lab
- Check the EPA's lead in drinking water page for more guidance
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Garland have lead in the water?
Lead may be present in some homes if they have lead service lines. The City of Garland has not yet published a complete inventory, so there's no public data on how many lead lines exist in the system. The best way to know is to test your own water or ask the city about your home's service line.
How do I know if I have a lead service line in Garland?
Contact the City of Garland Water Utilities and ask about your service line records. You can also have a plumber inspect the pipe where it enters your home, or get your water tested by a certified lab.
Is it safe to drink water in Garland right now?
Garland's water system is treated and regulated by the EPA. If you're concerned about lead in your home specifically, you can test your water or use the practical steps above (cold water, flushing the tap). For health concerns, especially if you have young children, consult your pediatrician or the CDC.
When will Garland publish its lead service line inventory?
The exact timeline isn't publicly available yet. Contact the City of Garland Water Utilities department directly to ask about the inventory completion date and to request information about your specific property.