Texas · population 35,263
Lead pipes in Harker Heights, TX
105 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Harker Heights (population 35,263) gets its water from City of Harker Heights. That system reported 0 lead and 105 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,878, with 2,852 more of unknown material.
0.8% of City of Harker Heights'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) 0.8%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for City of Harker Heights (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Harker Heights.
Water systems serving Harker Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Harker HeightsMain system | 0 | 105 | 2,852 | 0.8% |
| Bell County WCID 3Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Harker Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Harker Heights'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
- Nolanvilleno lead reported
- Killeen2,426 lead + galv. lines
- Belton3,036 unknown
- Saladono lead reported
- Morgan's Point Resortno lead reported
- Jarrellno lead reported
- Florence4 lead + galv. lines
- Little River-Academyno lead reported
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Questions
Does Harker Heights, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Harker Heights, which serves Harker Heights, reported 0 lead and 105 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,852 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Harker Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Harker Heights in City of Harker Heights's service area (PWSID TX0140023). Bell County WCID 3 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Harker Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Harker Heights'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 Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.