Water Use Rules in Louisiana (2026)

2 rules on the books across Louisiana, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Leak Reporting Duty

Property owner's duty to report and repair water leaks within a set window once notified, plus how utilities issue leak-adjustment credits and impose penalties.

New Orleans

Some Restrictions

In New Orleans, every owner, agent or occupant must repair or replace broken or leaking plumbing and stop the leak…

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Lake Charles

Light Restrictions

Lake Charles Code Sec. 21-95 lets the mayor's designee estimate a sewer customer's water usage when a leaking water…

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