Louisiana · population 8,231
Lead pipes in Westwego, LA
3,106 lines still unidentified
Most of Westwego (population 8,231) gets its water from Westwego Waterworks. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,106 of 3,527 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Westwego Waterworks'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 88%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Westwego Waterworks (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Westwego Waterworks.
Water systems serving Westwego
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwego WaterworksMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,106 | 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 Westwego
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Westwego Waterworks'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
- Harahan94,340 unknown
- Gretna7,595 unknown
- Kenner94,340 unknown
- Jean Lafitte58,766 unknown
- New Orleans13,976 lead + galv. lines
- Lockportno lead reported
- Mandevilleno lead reported
- Slidellno lead reported
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Questions
Does Westwego, LA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Westwego Waterworks still lists 3,106 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Westwego?
EPA's service area maps place most of Westwego in Westwego Waterworks's service area (PWSID LA1051005). W Jefferson WW District 2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Westwego home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Westwego Waterworks'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 Westwego 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 Westwego Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.