Mississippi · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Alcorn County, MS
7 community water systems serving Alcorn County reported 36 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material. The most are in City of Corinth.
0.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Mississippi average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Alcorn County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of CorinthCorinth | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Farmington Water AssociationAlcorn County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kossuth W/A #3-Pine MountainAlcorn County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alcorn W/A #1-Indian SpringsAlcorn County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Prentiss-Alcorn Water AssnAlcorn County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alcorn W/A #2-BiggersvilleAlcorn County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kossuth W/A #2-BethlehemAlcorn County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Alcorn County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Alcorn County reported 36 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Which Alcorn County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Corinth (36).
How do I check my home in Alcorn County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.