Louisiana · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Caddo Parish, LA
14 community water systems serving Caddo Parish reported 1,799 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 89,051 of unknown material. The most are in City of Shreveport Water System.
1.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Louisiana average (1.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.7%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 83%
- Non-lead 16%
Water systems serving Caddo Parish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Shreveport Water SystemCaddo Parish County | 1,799 | 0 | 85,680 | 1.9% |
| Town of Blanchard Water SystemCaddo Parish County | 0 | 2 | 3,024 | <0.1% |
| Magnolia-Dixie GardenCaddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0% |
| Magnolia-Wildwood SouthCaddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 140 | 0% |
| Magnolia-Jones Rolling RidgeCaddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Magnolia-Dixie Garden-Kings HwyCaddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Magnolia - Simpson AcresCaddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Waterworks District 7Caddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Greenwood Water SystemCaddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pinehill Waterworks DistrictCaddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Vivian Water SystemCaddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Oil City Water SystemCaddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lakeview Water SystemCaddo Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Magnolia - EagleCaddo 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 Caddo Parish have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Caddo Parish reported 1,799 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 89,051 of unknown material.
Which Caddo Parish water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Shreveport Water System (1,799), Town of Blanchard Water System (2).
How do I check my home in Caddo 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.