Louisiana · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Allen Parish, LA
10 community water systems serving Allen Parish reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,059 of unknown material. The most are in Village of Elizabeth Water System.
<0.1% of these systems' 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Allen Parish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Elizabeth Water SystemAllen Parish County | 0 | 3 | 95 | 0.9% |
| City of Oakdale Water SystemAllen Parish County | 0 | 0 | 2,395 | 0% |
| Southwest Allen WW District No 2Allen Parish County | 0 | 0 | 525 | 0% |
| South Oakdale Water SystemAllen Parish County | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0% |
| West Allen Parish Water SystemAllen Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Kinder Water SystemAllen Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Allen Parish Water WorksAllen Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Oberlin Water SystemAllen Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northwest Allen Parish WW DistrictAllen Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Allen Parish WW District No 1Allen Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Allen Parish have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Allen Parish reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,059 of unknown material.
Which Allen Parish water systems have the most lead lines?
Village of Elizabeth Water System (3).
How do I check my home in Allen Parish?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.