Mississippi · population 28,458
Lead pipes in Pearl, MS
No lead lines reported
Most of Pearl (population 28,458) gets its water from City of Pearl, which reported 10,000 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Pearl'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Pearl (2025): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Pearl.
Water systems serving Pearl
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PearlMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MS State Hospital-WhitfieldServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Pearl
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Pearl'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 Pearl, MS have lead pipes?
City of Pearl, which serves Pearl, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Pearl?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pearl in City of Pearl's service area (PWSID MS0610017). MS State Hospital-Whitfield also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pearl home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Pearl'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 Pearl 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 Pearl whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.