Lead pipes in McLennan County, Texas
How many lead pipes are in McLennan County, TX?
Water systems based in McLennan County reported 44 lead service lines, 4,229 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,106 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Bellmead has the most, with 2,864 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 McLennan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmead City of Bellmead | 0 | 2,864 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| West City of West | 0 | 514 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Lacy Lakeview City of Lacy Lakeview | 0 | 432 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Waco City of Waco | 0 | 400 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Moody City of Moody | 41 | 11 | 3 | Not confirmed |
| Elm Creek WSC Elm Creek WSC | 1 | 7 | 35 | Not confirmed |
| Hewitt City of Hewitt | 2 | 0 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Hog Creek WSC Hog Creek WSC | 0 | 1 | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Mart City of Mart | 0 | 0 | 1,063 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in McLennan County, TX?
Water systems based in McLennan County reported 44 lead service lines, 4,229 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,106 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Bellmead has the most, with 2,864 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in McLennan 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.
Other Texas counties
Tarrant CountyHarris CountyWichita CountySmith CountyComal CountyBell CountyCalhoun CountyGuadalupe CountyTaylor CountyFort Bend CountyHays CountyMontague CountyTexas →