Mississippi · population 12,656
Lead pipes in Byram, MS
13,816 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Byram (population 12,656) gets its water from City of Jackson. That system reported 0 lead and 13,816 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 63,066, with 22,800 more of unknown material.
22% of City of Jackson's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Mississippi average (1.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 22%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 42%
Latest lead test for City of Jackson (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 3.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 16 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 16 health-based, 1 still open for City of Jackson.
Water systems serving Byram
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of JacksonMain system | 0 | 13,816 | 22,800 | 22% |
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 Byram
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Jackson'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
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Questions
Does Byram, MS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Jackson, which serves Byram, reported 0 lead and 13,816 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,800 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Byram?
EPA's service area maps place most of Byram in City of Jackson's service area (PWSID MS0250008).
How do I check whether my Byram home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Jackson'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 Byram 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 Jackson whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.