Louisiana · population 2,817
Lead pipes in Mamou, LA
1,610 lines still unidentified
Most of Mamou (population 2,817) gets its water from Town of Mamou Water System. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,610 of 1,610 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Mamou Water System'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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Town of Mamou Water System (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Town of Mamou Water System.
Water systems serving Mamou
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Mamou Water SystemMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,610 | 0% |
| Reddell Vidrine Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 853 | 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 Mamou
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Mamou Water System'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
- Ville Platte2,795 unknown
- Euniceno lead reported
- Pine Prairieno lead reported
- Oakdale2,395 unknown
- Church Pointno lead reported
- Opelousas5,731 unknown
- Sunset859 unknown
- Kinderno lead reported
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Questions
Does Mamou, LA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Mamou Water System still lists 1,610 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mamou?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mamou in Town of Mamou Water System's service area (PWSID LA1039005). Reddell Vidrine Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mamou home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Mamou 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 Mamou 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 Town of Mamou Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.