Mississippi · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Calhoun County, MS
8 community water systems serving Calhoun County reported 19 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 968 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Vardaman.
0.3% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Calhoun County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of VardamanCalhoun County | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3.1% |
| City of Calhoun CityCalhoun City | 0 | 0 | 968 | 0% |
| City of BruceBruce | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mt Comfort W/A-BannerCalhoun County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cross-Roads Water AssociationCalhoun County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mt Comfort W/ACalhoun County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of PittsboroCalhoun County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mt Comfort W/A-Mt MoriahCalhoun 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 Calhoun County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Calhoun County reported 19 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 968 of unknown material.
Which Calhoun County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Vardaman (19).
How do I check my home in Calhoun 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.