Mississippi · population 11,654
Lead pipes in Brookhaven, MS
5,251 lines still unidentified
Most of Brookhaven (population 11,654) gets its water from City of Brookhaven. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 5,251 of 5,487 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Brookhaven's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Mississippi average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 96%
- Non-lead 4.3%
Latest lead test for City of Brookhaven (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.7 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 City of Brookhaven.
Water systems serving Brookhaven
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BrookhavenMain system | 0 | 0 | 5,251 | 0% |
| Topisaw CreekServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Brookhaven
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Brookhaven'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
- Wessonno lead reported
- Monticellono lead reported
- Hazlehurst12 lead + galv. lines
- Summitno lead reported
- McComb1 lead + galv. lines
- Crystal Springsno lead reported
- Magnoliano lead reported
- Tylertownno lead reported
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Questions
Does Brookhaven, MS have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Brookhaven still lists 5,251 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brookhaven?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brookhaven in City of Brookhaven's service area (PWSID MS0430002). Topisaw Creek also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brookhaven home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Brookhaven'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 Brookhaven 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 City of Brookhaven whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.