Texas · population 160,616
Lead pipes in Killeen, TX
2,426 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Killeen (population 160,616) gets its water from City of Killeen. That system reported 0 lead and 2,426 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 56,364, with 0 more of unknown material.
4.3% of City of Killeen's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.3%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for City of Killeen (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Killeen.
Water systems serving Killeen
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of KilleenMain system | 0 | 2,426 | 0 | 4.3% |
| US Army South Fort CavazosServes 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 Killeen
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Killeen'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
- Harker Heights105 lead + galv. lines
- Nolanvilleno lead reported
- Kempnerno lead reported
- Saladono lead reported
- Belton3,036 unknown
- Florence4 lead + galv. lines
- Morgan's Point Resortno lead reported
- Jarrellno lead reported
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Questions
Does Killeen, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Killeen, which serves Killeen, reported 0 lead and 2,426 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Killeen?
EPA's service area maps place most of Killeen in City of Killeen's service area (PWSID TX0140006). US Army South Fort Cavazos also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Killeen home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Killeen'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 Killeen 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 Killeen whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.