NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS Lead Service Line Inventory
New Orleans Algiers Water Works serves approximately 52,785 residents in Louisiana. Like many water systems across the US, this utility is required to maintain an inventory of lead service lines—the pipes that connect homes to the main water supply.
What we know about lead pipes here
The water system draws from surface water sources. However, we have no public record of a completed lead service line inventory for this utility yet. This means the exact number of lead, galvanized, or unknown pipes serving homes in this area is not yet documented in a way that's available to the public.
Lead service lines are a real concern because lead can leach into drinking water, especially in homes with older pipes or certain water chemistry conditions. But not knowing is different from knowing there's a problem—and the fact that an inventory hasn't been published doesn't mean there are no safeguards in place.
What you should do now
Even without a public inventory, you have practical options:
- Ask your water utility directly. Contact NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS and ask whether your specific address has a lead service line. They may have internal records not yet made public.
- Check your home's age and construction. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes. If you're renting, ask your landlord.
- Use a water filter. NSF-certified filters marked for lead reduction can reduce lead in your tap water while you wait for more information.
- Get your water tested if you have young children or are pregnant. A simple test costs $20–50 and shows whether lead is actually present in your water.
The EPA and CDC both have guidance on reducing lead exposure at home—linked below.
Next steps for residents
- Call NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS and ask if your address has a lead service line on file.
- If your home was built pre-1986, assume it might have lead pipes and use a lead-reduction filter until you know more.
- Contact your pediatrician or the CDC if you have health concerns about lead exposure.
- Check back on this page periodically—utilities are required to complete and publish their inventories, and this information will be updated as it becomes available.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does New Orleans Algiers Water Works have lead pipes?
The utility has not yet published a public lead service line inventory, so the exact number of lead pipes in the system is unknown. Contact the utility directly to ask about your specific address.
Is it safe to drink tap water in Algiers, Louisiana?
The water system is monitored and regulated by the EPA. However, if you're concerned about lead specifically, ask the utility whether your home has a lead service line, or use an NSF-certified lead-reduction filter as a precaution.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS with your address. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes. A plumber can also inspect your property.
What should I do if I'm worried about lead in my water?
Get your water tested ($20–50), use a certified lead-reduction filter, and talk to your doctor if you have young children or are pregnant. The CDC website has detailed guidance on reducing lead exposure at home.