Louisiana · population 30,161
Lead pipes in Central, LA
1,007 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Central (population 30,161) gets its water from Baton Rouge Water Company. That system reported 0 lead and 1,007 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 227,611, with 34,147 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Baton Rouge Water Company'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) 0.4%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 85%
Latest lead test for Baton Rouge Water Company (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 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 Baton Rouge Water Company.
Water systems serving Central
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Water CompanyMain system | 0 | 1,007 | 34,147 | 0.4% |
| Ward II Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 16 | 1,784 | <0.1% |
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 Central
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Baton Rouge Water Company'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
- Denham Springsno lead reported
- Bakerno lead reported
- Zacharyno lead reported
- Walker1,464 unknown
- Port Allenno lead reported
- Bruslyno lead reported
- Addisno lead reported
- St. Gabriel1,241 unknown
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Questions
Does Central, LA have lead pipes?
Yes. Baton Rouge Water Company, which serves Central, reported 0 lead and 1,007 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 34,147 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Central?
EPA's service area maps place most of Central in Baton Rouge Water Company's service area (PWSID LA1033005). Ward II Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Central home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Baton Rouge Water Company'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 Central 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 Baton Rouge Water Company whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.