Mississippi · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Harrison County, MS
21 community water systems serving Harrison County reported 220 lead and 1,291 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 32,565 of unknown material. The most are in City of Biloxi.
2.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Mississippi average (1.9%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 53%
Water systems serving Harrison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BiloxiBiloxi | 0 | 752 | 5,740 | 8.4% |
| City of Pass ChristianPass Christian | 220 | 0 | 0 | 7.4% |
| Keesler Air Force BaseHarrison County | 0 | 195 | 141 | 6.0% |
| City of Biloxi-NorthBiloxi | 0 | 135 | 329 | 3.8% |
| City of GulfportGulfport | 0 | 110 | 24,353 | 0.3% |
| City of Biloxi-FrenchBiloxi | 0 | 71 | 1,062 | 2.6% |
| City of Long BeachLong Beach | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0.3% |
| City of Biloxi-Magnolia BendD'Iberville | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12% |
| Pass Christian IslesHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 414 | 0% |
| Lakewood EnvironmentalHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 160 | 0% |
| Woolmarket Village EstatesHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 119 | 0% |
| Robinwood Forest Utility INCHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0% |
| The WoodsHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0% |
| KnollwoodHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0% |
| Riverbend Utilities INCHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Deerwood UtilitiesHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Palmer Creek Utility Assc, INCHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Diberville W/SHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Naval Construction Battal CTRHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Saucier UtilitiesHarrison County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sutter Water Service-Magnolia SpringsPass Christian | 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 Harrison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Harrison County reported 220 lead and 1,291 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 32,565 of unknown material.
Which Harrison County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Biloxi (752), City of Pass Christian (220), Keesler Air Force Base (195).
How do I check my home in Harrison 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.