Mississippi · population 11,538
Lead pipes in Petal, MS
217 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Petal (population 11,538) gets its water from City of Petal. That system reported 1 lead and 216 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,753, with 2,782 more of unknown material.
5.8% of City of Petal'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.8%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 20%
Latest lead test for City of Petal (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Petal.
Water systems serving Petal
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PetalMain system | 1 | 216 | 2,782 | 5.8% |
| Sunrise Utility Assn INCServes 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 Petal
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Petal'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
- Hattiesburgno lead reported
- Purvisno lead reported
- Ellisville172 lead + galv. lines
- Sumrallno lead reported
- Laurel2,293 lead + galv. lines
- Lumberton2 lead + galv. lines
- Collinsno lead reported
- Wiggins696 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Petal, MS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Petal, which serves Petal, reported 1 lead and 216 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,782 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Petal?
EPA's service area maps place most of Petal in City of Petal's service area (PWSID MS0180011). Sunrise Utility Assn INC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Petal home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Petal'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 Petal 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 Petal whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.