Lead Pipe Map

Mississippi · population 9,391

Lead pipes in Diamondhead, MS

No lead lines reported

Most of Diamondhead (population 9,391) gets its water from Pearlington Water and Sewer District, which reported 1 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Pearlington Water and Sewer District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Mississippi average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
1Non-lead

Latest lead test for Pearlington Water and Sewer District (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.4 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 Pearlington Water and Sewer District.

Water systems serving Diamondhead

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Pearlington Water and Sewer DistrictMain system0000%
Diamondhead Utilities-NorthServes nearby areas0000%

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 Diamondhead

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pearlington Water and Sewer District's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapPearlington Water and Sewer District details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Diamondhead, MS have lead pipes?

Pearlington Water and Sewer District, which serves Diamondhead, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Diamondhead?

EPA's service area maps place most of Diamondhead in Pearlington Water and Sewer District's service area (PWSID MS0230067). Diamondhead Utilities-North also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Diamondhead home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Pearlington Water and Sewer District'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 Diamondhead 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 Pearlington Water and Sewer District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.