Louisiana · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Plaquemines Parish, LA
4 community water systems serving Plaquemines Parish reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,447 of unknown material.
0% 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%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
7,447Unknown
2,273Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 77%
- Non-lead 23%
Water systems serving Plaquemines Parish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse Water DistrictPlaquemines Parish County | 0 | 0 | 4,145 | 0% |
| Port Sulphur Water DistrictPlaquemines Parish County | 0 | 0 | 2,679 | 0% |
| Dalcour Waterworks DistrictPlaquemines Parish County | 0 | 0 | 380 | 0% |
| Pointe A la Hache Water SystemPlaquemines Parish County | 0 | 0 | 243 | 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 Plaquemines Parish have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 7,447 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Plaquemines 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.