Mississippi · population 6,429
Lead pipes in Pass Christian, MS
220 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pass Christian (population 6,429) gets its water from City of Pass Christian. That system reported 220 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,980, with 0 more of unknown material.
7.4% of City of Pass Christian'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 7.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for City of Pass Christian (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 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 Pass Christian.
Water systems serving Pass Christian
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Pass ChristianMain system | 220 | 0 | 0 | 7.4% |
| Sutter Water Service-Magnolia SpringsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| KnollwoodServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 40 | 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 Pass Christian
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Pass Christian'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
- Long Beach24 lead + galv. lines
- Bay St. Louisno lead reported
- Diamondheadno lead reported
- Waveland2,171 unknown
- Biloxi752 lead + galv. lines
- D'Ibervilleno lead reported
- Ocean Springs3,198 unknown
- Wiggins696 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pass Christian, MS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Pass Christian, which serves Pass Christian, reported 220 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pass Christian?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pass Christian in City of Pass Christian's service area (PWSID MS0240009). Sutter Water Service-Magnolia Springs, Knollwood also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pass Christian home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Pass Christian'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 Pass Christian 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 Pass Christian whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.