Mississippi · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Forrest County, MS
11 community water systems serving Forrest County reported 1 lead and 216 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,469 of unknown material. The most are in City of Petal.
0.6% 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) 0.6%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 45%
Water systems serving Forrest County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PetalPetal | 1 | 216 | 2,782 | 5.8% |
| City of HattiesburgHattiesburg | 0 | 0 | 15,605 | 0% |
| Brooklyn Water AssociationForrest County | 0 | 0 | 713 | 0% |
| Glendale Utility DistrictForrest County | 0 | 0 | 355 | 0% |
| Black Creek RetreatForrest County | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Barrontown W/AForrest County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sunrise Utility Assn INCForrest County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dixie Community Utility Assn.Forrest County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rawls Springs Utility DistrictForrest County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Eastabuchie Water AssociationForrest County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Carnes Water AssociationForrest 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 Forrest County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Forrest County reported 1 lead and 216 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,469 of unknown material.
Which Forrest County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Petal (217).
How do I check my home in Forrest 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.