Lead Pipe Map

Louisiana · population 3,809

Lead pipes in Richwood, LA

No lead lines reported

Most of Richwood (population 3,809) gets its water from Gowc South Monroe WS, which reported 3,030 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Gowc South Monroe WS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Louisiana average (1.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
3,030Non-lead

Latest lead test for Gowc South Monroe WS (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2 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 Gowc South Monroe WS.

Water systems serving Richwood

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Gowc South Monroe WSMain system0000%
Prairie Road Water DistrictServes 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 Richwood

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Gowc South Monroe WS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapGowc South Monroe WS details

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.

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

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Richwood, LA have lead pipes?

Gowc South Monroe WS, which serves Richwood, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Richwood?

EPA's service area maps place most of Richwood in Gowc South Monroe WS's service area (PWSID LA1073046). Prairie Road Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Gowc South Monroe WS'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 Richwood 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 Gowc South Monroe WS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.