Louisiana · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ouachita Parish, LA
19 community water systems serving Ouachita Parish reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,993 of unknown material. The most are in Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, INC.
<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 28%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Ouachita Parish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, INCOuachita Parish County | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0.2% |
| City of Monroe Water SystemOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 18,676 | 0% |
| Magnolia-Western UtilitiesOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 288 | 0% |
| Magnolia - Town & Country ServiceOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| City of West Monroe Water SystemOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gowc West Hwy 80 Ark Road WSOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gowc North Water SystemOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gowc East Water SystemOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cheniere Drew North Water SystemOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gowc Brownville Water SystemOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gowc Kiroli Darbonne WSOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gowc South Monroe WSOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cadeville Water DistrictOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Prairie Road Water DistrictOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Better Waterworks Water SystemOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Indian Village Water SystemOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cheniere Drew South Water SystemOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Frost Town Water SystemOuachita Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| L&R North Water SystemOuachita 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 Ouachita Parish have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ouachita Parish reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,993 of unknown material.
Which Ouachita Parish water systems have the most lead lines?
Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, INC (9).
How do I check my home in Ouachita 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.