Texas · population 24,802
Lead pipes in Horizon, TX
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Horizon (population 24,802) gets its water from Horizon Regional MUD. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,311, with 104 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Horizon Regional MUD'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.7%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Horizon Regional MUD (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 0.7 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 Horizon Regional MUD.
Water systems serving Horizon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Regional MUDMain system | 0 | 1 | 104 | <0.1% |
| Paseo del Este MUD 1Serves 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 Horizon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Horizon Regional MUD'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
- Socorro63 lead + galv. lines
- Clint63 lead + galv. lines
- San Elizario63 lead + galv. lines
- El Paso9 lead + galv. lines
- Anthony596 unknown
- Town of Pecosno lead reported
- Fort Stockton8 unknown
- Midlandno lead reported
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Questions
Does Horizon, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. Horizon Regional MUD, which serves Horizon, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 104 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Horizon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Horizon in Horizon Regional MUD's service area (PWSID TX0710005). Paseo del Este MUD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Horizon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Horizon Regional MUD'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 Horizon 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 Horizon Regional MUD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.