Lead pipes in Bell County, Texas
How many lead pipes are in Bell County, TX?
Water systems based in Bell County reported 1 lead service lines, 2,573 galvanized lines that need replacing and 8,755 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Killeen has the most, with 2,426 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays in Texas
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Every Bell County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen City of Killeen | 0 | 2,426 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Harker Heights City of Harker Heights | 0 | 105 | 2,852 | Not confirmed |
| Bell Milam Falls WSC Bell Milam Falls WSC | 0 | 20 | 321 | Not confirmed |
| Bell County WCID 5 Bell County WCID 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Little Elm Valley WSC Little Elm Valley WSC | 0 | 6 | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Rogers City of Rogers | 0 | 5 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Moffat WSC Moffat WSC | 1 | 1 | 737 | Not confirmed |
| Dog Ridge WSC Dog Ridge WSC | 0 | 0 | 1,808 | Not confirmed |
| Belton City of Belton | 0 | 0 | 3,036 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Bell County, TX?
Water systems based in Bell County reported 1 lead service lines, 2,573 galvanized lines that need replacing and 8,755 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Killeen has the most, with 2,426 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Bell County?
It depends on your water utility. Texas has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. We have not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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