Hallsville Lead Banned from Drinking Water Plumbing ordinance (§ 705.480)
Chapter 705: Water Regulations · Article III. Lead Ban Policy
In short: The city won't connect or maintain water service to any property where lead-base materials were used in new construction or changes to the drinking water plumbing after January 4, 2014. Service is shut off until the drinking water plumbing is lead-free.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. No water service connection shall be installed or maintained to any premises where lead-base materials were used in new construction or modifications of the drinking water plumbing after
January 4, 2014.
B. If a premises is found to be in violation of Subsection (A), water service shall be discontinued until such time that the drinking water plumbing is lead-free.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 705.480
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.