Louisiana · population 3,801
Lead pipes in Ball, LA
No lead lines reported
Most of Ball (population 3,801) gets its water from Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3, which reported 7,993 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Louisiana average (1.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3 (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 Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3.
Water systems serving Ball
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3Main system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pollock Area Water System INCServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 472 | 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 Ball
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3'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
- Pinevilleno lead reported
- Alexandria16,821 unknown
- Jenano lead reported
- Uraniano lead reported
- Mansura664 unknown
- Cottonportno lead reported
- Jonesvilleno lead reported
- Winnfieldno lead reported
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Questions
Does Ball, LA have lead pipes?
Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3, which serves Ball, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Ball?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ball in Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3's service area (PWSID LA1079017). Pollock Area Water System INC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ball home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3'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 Ball 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 Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.