Louisiana · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in St. Mary Parish, LA
9 community water systems serving St. Mary Parish reported 2 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,372 of unknown material. The most are in St Mary Parish W&S #2 Bayou Vista.
<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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving St. Mary Parish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Parish W&S #2 Bayou VistaSt. Mary Parish County | 2 | 2 | 37 | 0.2% |
| City of Morgan City Water SystemSt. Mary Parish County | 0 | 0 | 5,421 | 0% |
| St Mary Parish Water Sewerage Comm 1St. Mary Parish County | 0 | 0 | 876 | 0% |
| City of BerwickSt. Mary Parish County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Water & Sewer Commission 4 of St MarySt. Mary Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Patterson Water SystemSt. Mary Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Franklin Water SupplySt. Mary Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| St Mary Water & Sewer Comm #3St. Mary Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| St Mary Par JT Water Sewer Commission 5St. Mary 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 St. Mary Parish have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving St. Mary Parish reported 2 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,372 of unknown material.
Which St. Mary Parish water systems have the most lead lines?
St Mary Parish W&S #2 Bayou Vista (4).
How do I check my home in St. Mary 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.