Louisiana · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
14 community water systems serving Tangipahoa Parish reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,906 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
10,906Unknown
34,734Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 24%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Tangipahoa Parish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hammond Water SystemTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 6,907 | 0% |
| Utilities INC - Hammond HeightsTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 1,595 | 0% |
| City of Pontchatoula Water SystemTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 1,594 | 0% |
| Village of Tangipahoa Water SystemTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 292 | 0% |
| Utilities INC - VelmaTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 280 | 0% |
| Fluker Chapel Water WorksTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0% |
| Tangipahoa Parish Water DistrictTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0% |
| Utilities INC -BankstonTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Town of Amite Water SystemTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tangipahoa (Second Ward) Water DistrictTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Independence Water SystemTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Kentwood Water SystemTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Roseland Water SystemTangipahoa Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Westview Water WorksTangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 10,906 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Tangipahoa 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.