Mississippi · population 18,954
Lead pipes in Ocean Springs, MS
3,198 lines still unidentified
Most of Ocean Springs (population 18,954) gets its water from West Jackson Co Utility Dist. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,198 of 8,608 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of West Jackson Co Utility Dist'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 37%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for West Jackson Co Utility Dist (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.6 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 West Jackson Co Utility Dist.
Water systems serving Ocean Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jackson Co Utility DistMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,198 | 0% |
| City of Ocean SpringsAlso serves parts of the city | 313 | 0 | 0 | 63% |
| Gulf ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,261 | 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 Ocean Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Jackson Co Utility Dist'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
- D'Ibervilleno lead reported
- Biloxi752 lead + galv. lines
- Pascagoula661 lead + galv. lines
- Long Beach24 lead + galv. lines
- Pass Christian220 lead + galv. lines
- Diamondheadno lead reported
- Bay St. Louisno lead reported
- Waveland2,171 unknown
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Questions
Does Ocean Springs, MS have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but West Jackson Co Utility Dist still lists 3,198 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ocean Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ocean Springs in West Jackson Co Utility Dist's service area (PWSID MS0300156). City of Ocean Springs, Gulf Park also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ocean Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Jackson Co Utility Dist'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 Ocean Springs 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 West Jackson Co Utility Dist whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.