Lead Pipe Map

Louisiana · 7 community water systems

Lead pipes in Washington Parish, LA

7 community water systems serving Washington Parish reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 458 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
458Unknown
12,090Non-lead

Water systems serving Washington Parish

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Mount Hermon Water DistrictWashington Parish County003920%1,107
Varnado Water WorksWashington Parish County00280%4,230
Bogue-Lusa Water Works DistrictWashington Parish County00260%4,200
Varnado Water Works - PineWashington Parish County00120%840
City of Bogalusa Water SystemWashington Parish County0000%14,000
Town of Franklinton Water SystemWashington Parish County0000%4,150
Rural Franklinton WaterWashington Parish County0000%3,450

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 Washington Parish have lead pipes?

No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 458 service lines are still of unknown material.

How do I check my home in Washington 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.