Louisiana · population 6,402
Lead pipes in Walker, LA
1,464 lines still unidentified
Most of Walker (population 6,402) gets its water from Town of Walker Water System. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,464 of 5,451 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Town of Walker 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 27%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for Town of Walker Water System (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Town of Walker Water System.
Water systems serving Walker
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Walker Water SystemMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,464 | 0% |
| 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 Walker
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Walker 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
- Denham Springsno lead reported
- Central1,007 lead + galv. lines
- Albanyno lead reported
- Bakerno lead reported
- Port Allenno lead reported
- St. Gabriel1,241 unknown
- Zacharyno lead reported
- Independenceno lead reported
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Questions
Does Walker, LA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Town of Walker Water System still lists 1,464 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Walker?
EPA's service area maps place most of Walker in Town of Walker Water System's service area (PWSID LA1063017). Ward II Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Walker home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.