Texas · population 14,314
Lead pipes in Forest Hill, TX
4,417 lines still unidentified
Most of Forest Hill (population 14,314) gets its water from City of Forest Hill. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 4,417 of 4,792 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Forest Hill's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 7.8%
Latest lead test for City of Forest Hill (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Forest Hill.
Water systems serving Forest Hill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Forest HillMain system | 0 | 0 | 4,417 | 0% |
| City of Fort WorthServes nearby areas | 0 | 32,590 | 0 | 11% |
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 Forest Hill
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Forest Hill'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
- Everman1,487 unknown
- Kennedale293 unknown
- Edgecliffno lead reported
- Dalworthington Gardens18 lead + galv. lines
- Pantegono lead reported
- Crowley1 lead + galv. lines
- Arlington189 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Worth32,590 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Forest Hill, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Forest Hill still lists 4,417 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Forest Hill?
EPA's service area maps place most of Forest Hill in City of Forest Hill's service area (PWSID TX2200011). City of Fort Worth also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Forest Hill home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Forest Hill'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 Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.