Louisiana · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
3 community water systems serving East Baton Rouge Parish reported 0 lead and 1,007 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 34,147 of unknown material. The most are in Baton Rouge Water Company.
0.4% 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving East Baton Rouge Parish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Water CompanyEast Baton Rouge Parish County | 0 | 1,007 | 34,147 | 0.4% |
| City of Zachary Water SystemEast Baton Rouge Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Baker Water SystemEast Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge Parish have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving East Baton Rouge Parish reported 0 lead and 1,007 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 34,147 of unknown material.
Which East Baton Rouge Parish water systems have the most lead lines?
Baton Rouge Water Company (1,007).
How do I check my home in East Baton Rouge 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.