06/03/2026
🚨 Got a letter about lead in your water line? Don't ignore it.
The good news: There is no detectable lead in the water leaving New Orleans treatment plants. The concern is older service lines and plumbing that can introduce lead before the water reaches your tap.
If your home was built before 1986, now is the time to understand your risk, test your water, and explore filtration options that can help protect your family. Lead is an ingestion concern, and there is no safe level of lead exposure.
We broke down everything New Orleans homeowners need to know in our latest blog. Check it out below. 👇
https://www.torreswater.com/got-a-letter-about-lead-in-your-water-heres-what-new-orleans-residents-need-to-know/
Across New Orleans, residents are receiving letters from SWBNO about lead service lines. Here’s what those letters mean, what the data shows, and the steps you can take right now to protect your family.