Louisiana · population 8,819
Lead pipes in Harahan, LA
94,340 lines still unidentified
Most of Harahan (population 8,819) gets its water from E Jefferson WW District 1. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 94,340 of 100,751 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of E Jefferson WW District 1'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 94%
- Non-lead 6.4%
Latest lead test for E Jefferson WW District 1 (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.7 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 E Jefferson WW District 1.
Water systems serving Harahan
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Jefferson WW District 1Main system | 0 | 0 | 94,340 | 0% |
| W Jefferson WW District 2Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 58,766 | 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 Harahan
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on E Jefferson WW District 1'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
- Westwego3,106 unknown
- Kenner94,340 unknown
- Gretna7,595 unknown
- Jean Lafitte58,766 unknown
- New Orleans13,976 lead + galv. lines
- Lockportno lead reported
- Gramercyno lead reported
- Mandevilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Harahan, LA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but E Jefferson WW District 1 still lists 94,340 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Harahan?
EPA's service area maps place most of Harahan in E Jefferson WW District 1's service area (PWSID LA1051001). W Jefferson WW District 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Harahan home has a lead service line?
Search your address on E Jefferson WW District 1'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 Harahan 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 E Jefferson WW District 1 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.