Mississippi · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Desoto County, MS
17 community water systems serving Desoto County reported 43 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 207 of unknown material. The most are in City of Hernando.
0.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Desoto County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HernandoHernando | 42 | 37 | 14 | 6.8% |
| Buena Vista LakesDesoto County | 1 | 0 | 193 | 0.3% |
| City of SouthavenSouthaven | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Olive BranchOlive Branch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Horn LakeHorn Lake | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Horn Lake Water AssociationDesoto County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lewisburg Water AssociationDesoto County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Walls Water Assn- Lake ForestDesoto County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Hernando-JaybirdDesoto County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Nesbit Water AssociationDesoto County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Eudora Utilities AssociationDesoto County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Walls Water AssociationDesoto County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Days Water AssociationDesoto County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Belmont Water AssociationDesoto County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Hernando - LaughterHernando | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Horn Lake - Twin LakesDesoto County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lewisburg -Ingrams Mill NorthDesoto 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 Desoto County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Desoto County reported 43 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 207 of unknown material.
Which Desoto County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Hernando (79), Buena Vista Lakes (1).
How do I check my home in Desoto 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.