Louisiana · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tensas Parish, LA
5 community water systems serving Tensas Parish reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,199 of unknown material. The most are in Town of St Joseph Water System.
0.6% 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) 0.6%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 51%
Water systems serving Tensas Parish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of St Joseph Water SystemTensas Parish County | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2.8% |
| Tensas Water District AssociationTensas Parish County | 0 | 1 | 939 | <0.1% |
| Village of Waterproof Water SystemTensas Parish County | 0 | 0 | 260 | 0% |
| Lake Bruin Water District #1Tensas Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Newellton Water SystemTensas Parish County | 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 Tensas Parish have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tensas Parish reported 0 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,199 of unknown material.
Which Tensas Parish water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of St Joseph Water System (13), Tensas Water District Association (1).
How do I check my home in Tensas 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.