Mississippi · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lamar County, MS
10 community water systems serving Lamar County reported 17 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 31 of unknown material. The most are in City of Purvis.
<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 0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Lamar County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PurvisLamar County | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1.3% |
| City of LumbertonLumberton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Lamar Park Water & Sewage AssnLamar County | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Canebrake Utility Assoc INCLamar County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| West Lamar Water Assn #1Lamar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Lamar Water AssociationLamar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Progress Comm Water AssnLamar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arnold Line Water AssociationLamar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Lumberton Utility AssnLamar County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of SumrallLamar 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 Lamar County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lamar County reported 17 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 31 of unknown material.
Which Lamar County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Purvis (15), City of Lumberton (2).
How do I check my home in Lamar 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.