Mississippi · population 4,350
Lead pipes in Wiggins, MS
696 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wiggins (population 4,350) gets its water from City of Wiggins. That system reported 200 lead and 496 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,763, with 11 more of unknown material.
39% of City of Wiggins'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 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 28%
- Unknown 0.6%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for City of Wiggins (2025): 0.9 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 Wiggins.
Water systems serving Wiggins
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WigginsMain system | 200 | 496 | 11 | 39% |
| New Zion Utilities, 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 Wiggins
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Wiggins'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
- Lumberton2 lead + galv. lines
- Poplarvilleno lead reported
- Purvisno lead reported
- D'Ibervilleno lead reported
- Biloxi752 lead + galv. lines
- Lucedaleno lead reported
- Hattiesburgno lead reported
- Petal217 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wiggins, MS have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Wiggins, which serves Wiggins, reported 200 lead and 496 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wiggins?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wiggins in City of Wiggins's service area (PWSID MS0660005). New Zion Utilities, INC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wiggins home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Wiggins'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 Wiggins 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 Wiggins whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.