Louisiana · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Vermilion Parish, LA
10 community water systems serving Vermilion Parish reported 6 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,197 of unknown material. The most are in City of Abbeville Water System.
0.2% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Vermilion Parish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Abbeville Water SystemVermilion Parish County | 6 | 43 | 6,023 | 0.8% |
| City of Kaplan Water SystemVermilion Parish County | 0 | 0 | 2,403 | 0% |
| Town of Erath Water SystemVermilion Parish County | 0 | 0 | 641 | 0% |
| Town of Delcambre Water SystemVermilion Parish County | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0% |
| Vermilion Waterworks District 1Vermilion Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Magnolia Plantation Water System INCVermilion Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Southeast Waterworks District 2Vermilion Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Maurice Water SystemVermilion Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Gueydan Water SystemVermilion Parish County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pecan Island WW District No 3Vermilion 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 Vermilion Parish have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Vermilion Parish reported 6 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,197 of unknown material.
Which Vermilion Parish water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Abbeville Water System (49).
How do I check my home in Vermilion 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.