Lead Pipe Map

Louisiana · population 10,902

Lead pipes in Abbeville, LA

49 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Abbeville (population 10,902) gets its water from City of Abbeville Water System. That system reported 6 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,465, with 6,023 more of unknown material.

0.8% of City of Abbeville Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Louisiana average (1.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

6Lead
43Galvanized, replace
6,023Unknown material
393Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Abbeville Water System (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Abbeville Water System.

Water systems serving Abbeville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Abbeville Water SystemMain system6436,0230.8%
Magnolia Plantation Water System INCServes nearby areas0000%

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 Abbeville

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Abbeville Water System's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Abbeville Water System details

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Abbeville, LA have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Abbeville Water System, which serves Abbeville, reported 6 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,023 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Abbeville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Abbeville in City of Abbeville Water System's service area (PWSID LA1113001). Magnolia Plantation Water System INC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Abbeville home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Abbeville Water System'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 Abbeville 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 Abbeville Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.