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Lead service lines in Houma, LA

2 water utilities serve Houma, with approximately 128,118 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
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Lead Service Lines in Houma, LA

Houma's water systems serve about 128,000 people through two treatment areas. The good news: neither the Schriever Water Treatment Service Area (serving ~116,000 residents) nor the Houma Water Treatment Service Area (serving ~11,700 residents) has reported known lead service lines in their current inventories.

What this means for your home

Lead service lines are pipes that connect your home to the water main under the street. If you have one, lead can leach into your drinking water—especially if the water is corrosive or if pipes are disturbed. However, many homes also have galvanized steel lines (which can contain lead solder) or lines made of other materials like copper or plastic that don't pose a lead risk.

The EPA requires all water systems to test water quality and maintain an inventory of service line materials. Houma's utilities have reported no known lead lines, but "unknown" is not the same as "none"—many older cities haven't yet confirmed the material of every line.

How to find out about your home

Your water service line runs from the meter (usually in or near your basement) to the street. The easiest way to identify its material:

  • Contact your water utility directly. They may have records of your line's material.
  • Look at your water bill or utility's website for a link to their lead service line inventory.
  • Hire a plumber to inspect the line where it enters your home (you'll see exposed pipe in the basement or crawl space).

Lead pipes are soft and gray; copper pipes are reddish or shiny; plastic is white, gray, or tan.

If you're concerned about lead

Even with a lead line, you can reduce exposure by flushing (running cold water for 30 seconds before drinking), using a point-of-use filter certified for lead, or having the line replaced. For health questions—especially if you have young children—contact your pediatrician or the CDC's lead information line.

Next steps for residents

  • Call your water utility (Schriever or Houma Water Treatment Service Area) and ask about your service line material.
  • Request a copy of their lead service line inventory or find it online.
  • If your line is lead or unknown, consider testing your water or installing a certified filter.
  • Visit the EPA's lead in drinking water page for more information on reduction strategies.

Utilities serving Houma

Common questions

Does Houma have lead in the water?

Houma's two water systems (Schriever and Houma Water Treatment Service Areas) have reported no known lead service lines in their inventories. However, some lines remain "unknown," and older pipes may contain lead solder or be galvanized steel with lead content. Contact your utility to confirm your home's service line material.

How do I know if my house has a lead water line?

Call your water utility with your address and ask for your service line material. You can also look where the water line enters your home (basement or crawl space)—lead pipes are soft, gray, and dull. If unsure, a plumber can inspect it.

Is lead in water dangerous?

Lead can leach into drinking water from pipes and solder, especially in children and pregnant people. For health concerns, talk to your pediatrician or the CDC. Even with a lead line, flushing, filtration, and line replacement are effective ways to reduce exposure.

What should I do if I have a lead service line?

You can flush your line (run cold water 30 seconds before drinking), install a filter certified for lead removal, or hire a plumber to replace the line. Contact your water utility about replacement programs or rebates they may offer.