Cleburne Lead and Copper Rule Program

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires all water systems to comply with its Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), including documenting the materials of water service lines that connect city water mains to homes and businesses. The City of Cleburne is committed to protecting the health and well-being of every household and is actively working to complete these required inspections.

Cleburne’s drinking water is safe. The City has monitored its water distribution system for lead for decades and remains fully compliant with all applicable state and federal standards. Water leaving the treatment plant does not contain lead. Learn more about the City’s LCRI efforts here.

Results will be posted at the bottom of this page as data validation is completed.

What To Expect

  • Most inspections occur at or near the water meter in the public right-of-way. Minor digging near the meter may be needed, but disturbed areas will be restored.
  • No water service interruption is expected.
  • Crews will use marked vehicles and carry proper ID.
  • Crews will not enter private property without advance coordination.
  • If lead or galvanized pipe requiring replacement is identified, the City will contact you with next steps.

City Inspections Timeline

Inspections will begin in Spring 2026, starting in the downtown Cleburne area and will extend outward toward the city limits. It is anticipated that the city-wide inspections will take approximately eight months to complete.

Timeline Overview
Phase 1 Phase 2
Phase 3 Phase 4
Phase 5 Phase 6

Inspection Findings

The City’s engineering consultant, Carollo, will collect and analyze all inspection data. Once data validation is complete, if a lead or galvanized service line requiring replacement (GRR) is identified, customers will be notified, and the City will provide information on next steps and available resources.

While the City does not anticipate finding many lead service lines, this inventory will ensure that, if any are identified, they will be documented and replaced. Replacing the home or business service line is typically the property owner’s responsibility. However, the City plans to work with affected property owners to complete the replacement process and is actively pursuing federal and state grant opportunities with the goal of covering replacement costs for residents as funding becomes available.