Mississippi · population 7,043
Lead pipes in Waveland, MS
2,171 lines still unidentified
Most of Waveland (population 7,043) gets its water from City of Bay St Louis. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,171 of 3,884 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Bay St Louis'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 56%
- Non-lead 44%
Latest lead test for City of Bay St Louis (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 9 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 Bay St Louis.
Water systems serving Waveland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bay St LouisMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,171 | 0% |
| City of WavelandAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,173 | 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 Waveland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bay St Louis'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
- Bay St. Louisno lead reported
- Diamondheadno lead reported
- Pass Christian220 lead + galv. lines
- Long Beach24 lead + galv. lines
- Biloxi752 lead + galv. lines
- D'Ibervilleno lead reported
- Ocean Springs3,198 unknown
- Poplarvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Waveland, MS have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Bay St Louis still lists 2,171 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Waveland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Waveland in City of Bay St Louis's service area (PWSID MS0230001). City of Waveland also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Waveland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bay St Louis'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 Waveland 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 Bay St Louis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.