Missouri · population 3,244
Lead pipes in Louisiana, MO
49 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Louisiana (population 3,244) gets its water from Louisiana PWS. That system reported 1 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,500, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.3% of Louisiana PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Louisiana PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 4.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Louisiana PWS.
Water systems serving Louisiana
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana PWSMain system | 1 | 48 | 0 | 3.3% |
| Pike County PWSD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3,111 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Louisiana
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Louisiana PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Bowling Green18 unknown
- Vandalia1,162 unknown
- Hannibal5,776 lead + galv. lines
- Troy2 lead + galv. lines
- Palmyra7 unknown
- Moscow Millsno lead reported
- Winfieldno lead reported
- Wellsvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Louisiana, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Louisiana PWS, which serves Louisiana, reported 1 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Louisiana?
EPA's service area maps place most of Louisiana in Louisiana PWS's service area (PWSID MO2010479). Pike County PWSD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Louisiana home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Louisiana PWS's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Louisiana be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Louisiana PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.