Texas · population 102,372
Lead pipes in Wichita Falls, TX
5,621 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wichita Falls (population 102,372) gets its water from City of Wichita Falls. That system reported 0 lead and 5,621 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 34,347, with 0 more of unknown material.
16% of City of Wichita Falls'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) 16%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for City of Wichita Falls (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected 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 Wichita Falls.
Water systems serving Wichita Falls
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wichita FallsMain system | 0 | 5,621 | 0 | 16% |
| Wichita Valley WSCServes 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 Wichita Falls
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Wichita Falls'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
- Lakeside City townno lead reported
- Iowa Park77 unknown
- Holliday5 lead + galv. lines
- Burkburnett24 lead + galv. lines
- Archer62 lead + galv. lines
- Electra71 lead + galv. lines
- Olney1,523 unknown
- Seymour85 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wichita Falls, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Wichita Falls, which serves Wichita Falls, reported 0 lead and 5,621 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wichita Falls?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wichita Falls in City of Wichita Falls's service area (PWSID TX2430001). Wichita Valley WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wichita Falls home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Wichita Falls'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 Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.