Mississippi · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Itawamba County, MS
7 community water systems serving Itawamba County reported 11 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material. The most are in City of Fulton.
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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Itawamba County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of FultonFulton | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| Dorsey Water AssociationItawamba County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| NE Itawamba W/A #1-RidgeItawamba County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of MantachieItawamba County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| NE Itawamba W/A #2-SalemItawamba County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tombigbee W/AItawamba County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Houston-Palestine Water AssocItawamba 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 Itawamba County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Itawamba County reported 11 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Which Itawamba County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Fulton (11).
How do I check my home in Itawamba 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.