Texas · population 10,607
Lead pipes in Bellmead, TX
2,864 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bellmead (population 10,607) gets its water from City of Bellmead. That system reported 0 lead and 2,864 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,713, with 0 more of unknown material.
77% of City of Bellmead's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 77%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 23%
Latest lead test for City of Bellmead (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 5 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Bellmead.
Water systems serving Bellmead
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BellmeadMain system | 0 | 2,864 | 0 | 77% |
| City of WacoServes nearby areas | 0 | 400 | 0 | 0.8% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Bellmead
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bellmead's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Lacy-Lakeview432 lead + galv. lines
- Beverly Hills400 lead + galv. lines
- Robinsonno lead reported
- Woodwayno lead reported
- Gholsonno lead reported
- Hewitt2 lead + galv. lines
- West514 lead + galv. lines
- Mart1,063 unknown
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Questions
Does Bellmead, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Bellmead, which serves Bellmead, reported 0 lead and 2,864 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellmead?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellmead in City of Bellmead's service area (PWSID TX1550001). City of Waco also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellmead home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bellmead's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Bellmead be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Bellmead whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.