Lead Pipe Map

Louisiana · 19 community water systems

Lead pipes in Rapides Parish, LA

19 community water systems serving Rapides Parish reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,864 of unknown material. The most are in Lawco - Lecompte Water System.

<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%).

0Lead
31Galvanized, replace
17,864Unknown
39,947Non-lead

Water systems serving Rapides Parish

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Lawco - Lecompte Water SystemRapides Parish County0316103.4%1,527
City of Alexandria Water SystemRapides Parish County0016,8210%66,798
Town of Boyce Water SystemRapides Parish County003480%1,095
Village of Cheneyville Water SystemRapides Parish County00850%1,531
City of Pineville Water SystemRapides Parish County0000%20,358
Rapides Parish Waterworks District 3Rapides Parish County0000%19,983
Buckeye Water District 50Rapides Parish County0000%12,078
Rapides Island Water Association INCRapides Parish County0000%5,658
Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 ARapides Parish County0000%4,992
Town of Woodworth Water SystemRapides Parish County0000%4,818
Gardner Community Water SystemRapides Parish County0000%4,566
Village of Forest HillRapides Parish County0000%3,600
Lena Water System INCRapides Parish County0000%3,417
Emc Water System INCRapides Parish County0000%3,135
Town of Glenmora Water SystemRapides Parish County0000%2,472
Ward 6 Water Association of RapidesRapides Parish County0000%1,410
Veterans AdministrationRapides Parish County0000%1,330
Hineston Water System, INCRapides Parish County0000%1,089
Poland Water AssociationRapides Parish County0000%1,044

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Rapides Parish have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Rapides Parish reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,864 of unknown material.

Which Rapides Parish water systems have the most lead lines?

Lawco - Lecompte Water System (31).

How do I check my home in Rapides 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.