Texas · 23 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bell County, TX
23 community water systems serving Bell County reported 1 lead and 2,573 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,753 of unknown material. The most are in City of Killeen.
1.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 7.3%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Bell County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of KilleenBell County | 0 | 2,426 | 0 | 4.3% |
| City of Harker HeightsBell County | 0 | 105 | 2,852 | 0.8% |
| Bell Milam Falls WSCBell County | 0 | 20 | 321 | 0.8% |
| Bell County WCID 5Bell County | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5.2% |
| Little Elm Valley WSCBell County | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0.8% |
| City of RogersBell County | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1.0% |
| Moffat WSCBell County | 1 | 1 | 737 | 0.1% |
| City of BeltonBell County | 0 | 0 | 3,036 | 0% |
| Dog Ridge WSCBell County | 0 | 0 | 1,808 | 0% |
| City of HollandBell County | 0 | 0 | 509 | 0% |
| West Bell County WSCBell County | 0 | 0 | 362 | 0% |
| City of TempleBell County | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0% |
| US Army South Fort CavazosBell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Salado WSCBell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bell County WCID 3Bell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 439 WSCBell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Morgans Point ResortBell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of TroyBell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Bell WSCBell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Armstrong WSCBell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pendleton WSCBell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Central Texas College KilleenBell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bell County WCID 2Bell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Bell County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bell County reported 1 lead and 2,573 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,753 of unknown material.
Which Bell County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Killeen (2,426), City of Harker Heights (105), Bell Milam Falls WSC (20).
How do I check my home in Bell County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.