Louisiana · population 20,572
Lead pipes in Sulphur, LA
23 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sulphur (population 20,572) gets its water from City of Sulphur Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,330, with 889 more of unknown material.
0.3% of City of Sulphur 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for City of Sulphur Water System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 City of Sulphur Water System.
Water systems serving Sulphur
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sulphur Water SystemMain system | 0 | 23 | 889 | 0.3% |
| Calcasieu Parish WW Dist 9 CarlyssServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Sulphur
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Sulphur 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
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Questions
Does Sulphur, LA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Sulphur Water System, which serves Sulphur, reported 0 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 889 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sulphur?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sulphur in City of Sulphur Water System's service area (PWSID LA1019044). Calcasieu Parish WW Dist 9 Carlyss also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sulphur home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Sulphur 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 Sulphur 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 City of Sulphur Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.