Lead Pipe Map

Mississippi · population 141,449

Lead pipes in Jackson, MS

13,816 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Jackson (population 141,449) 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%).

0Lead
13,816Galvanized, replace
22,800Unknown material
26,450Non-lead

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 Jackson

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of JacksonMain system013,81622,80022%
City of Jackson-Maddox RD.Also serves parts of the city0313,540<0.1%
City of PearlServes 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 Jackson

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.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Jackson 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 Jackson, MS have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Jackson, which serves Jackson, reported 0 lead and 13,816 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,800 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Jackson?

EPA's service area maps place most of Jackson in City of Jackson's service area (PWSID MS0250008). City of Jackson-Maddox RD., City of Pearl also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Jackson 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 Jackson 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.