Texas · population 16,137
Lead pipes in Highland, TX
1,178 lines still unidentified
Most of Highland (population 16,137) gets its water from City of Highland Village. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,178 of 5,525 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Highland Village'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 21%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for City of Highland Village (2024): 2.6 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 Highland Village.
Water systems serving Highland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Highland VillageMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,178 | 0% |
| Lake Cities Municipal Utility AuthorityServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5,790 | 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 Highland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Highland Village'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
- Copper Canyonno lead reported
- Hickory Creek5,790 unknown
- Double Oakno lead reported
- Lake Dallas5,790 unknown
- Corinthno lead reported
- Flower Moundno lead reported
- Bartonvilleno lead reported
- Shady Shores5,790 unknown
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Questions
Does Highland, TX have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Highland Village still lists 1,178 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Highland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Highland in City of Highland Village's service area (PWSID TX0610080). Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Highland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Highland Village'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 Highland 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 Highland Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.