Mississippi · population 1,948
Lead pipes in Quitman, MS
386 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Quitman (population 1,948) gets its water from City of Quitman. That system reported 0 lead and 386 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,057, with 0 more of unknown material.
37% of City of Quitman'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 37%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for City of Quitman (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.2 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 Quitman.
Water systems serving Quitman
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of QuitmanMain system | 0 | 386 | 0 | 37% |
| Harmony Water Association #1Serves 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 Quitman
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Quitman'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
- Meridianno lead reported
- Waynesborono lead reported
- Marionno lead reported
- Newton4 lead + galv. lines
- Bay Springsno lead reported
- Laurel2,293 lead + galv. lines
- Decaturno lead reported
- Ellisville172 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Quitman, MS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Quitman, which serves Quitman, reported 0 lead and 386 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Quitman?
EPA's service area maps place most of Quitman in City of Quitman's service area (PWSID MS0120007). Harmony Water Association #1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Quitman home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Quitman'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 Quitman 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 Quitman whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.