Mississippi · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hancock County, MS
11 community water systems serving Hancock County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,398 of unknown material.
0% 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%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
4,398Unknown
15,799Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Hancock County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bay St LouisBay St Louis | 0 | 0 | 2,171 | 0% |
| City of WavelandWaveland | 0 | 0 | 1,173 | 0% |
| Kiln Utility and Fire District of HancocHancock County | 0 | 0 | 606 | 0% |
| Clermont HarborHancock County | 0 | 0 | 284 | 0% |
| White Cypress LakesHancock County | 0 | 0 | 164 | 0% |
| Diamondhead Utilities-NorthHancock County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Standard Dedeaux Water AssociationHancock County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Stennis Space CenterHancock County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hancock County Water & SewerHancock County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hancock County Water & Sewer- BaysideBay St Louis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pearlington Water and Sewer DistrictHancock 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 Hancock County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 4,398 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Hancock 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.