Lead Pipe Map

Texas · population 72,234

Lead pipes in Harlingen, TX

1 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Harlingen (population 72,234) gets its water from Harlingen Water Works System. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 29,521, with 11,867 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Harlingen Water Works System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
1Galvanized, replace
11,867Unknown material
17,653Non-lead

Latest lead test for Harlingen Water Works System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Harlingen Water Works System.

Water systems serving Harlingen

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Harlingen Water Works SystemMain system0111,867<0.1%
East Rio Hondo WSCServes nearby areas0000%

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 Harlingen

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Harlingen Water Works System's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapHarlingen Water Works System details

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Harlingen, TX have lead pipes?

Yes. Harlingen Water Works System, which serves Harlingen, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,867 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Harlingen?

EPA's service area maps place most of Harlingen in Harlingen Water Works System's service area (PWSID TX0310002). East Rio Hondo WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Harlingen home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Harlingen Water Works System'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 Harlingen 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 Harlingen Water Works System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.