Louisiana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Natchitoches Parish, LA
6 community water systems serving Natchitoches Parish reported 0 lead and 464 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,504 of unknown material. The most are in City of Natchitoches Water System.
2.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Louisiana average (1.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.7%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 59%
Water systems serving Natchitoches Parish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Natchitoches Water SystemNatchitoches Parish County | 0 | 464 | 630 | 4.3% |
| Natchitoches Parish WWKS District 2Natchitoches Parish County | 0 | 0 | 2,807 | 0% |
| Town of Campti Water SystemNatchitoches Parish County | 0 | 0 | 2,552 | 0% |
| Hagewood Water SystemNatchitoches Parish County | 0 | 0 | 305 | 0% |
| Village of Clarence Water SystemNatchitoches Parish County | 0 | 0 | 210 | 0% |
| Bellwood Water SystemNatchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Natchitoches Parish reported 0 lead and 464 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,504 of unknown material.
Which Natchitoches Parish water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Natchitoches Water System (464).
How do I check my home in Natchitoches 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.