Mississippi · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pearl River County, MS
10 community water systems serving Pearl River County reported 0 lead and 138 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material. The most are in City of Poplarville.
0.7% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Pearl River County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PoplarvillePearl River County | 0 | 138 | 0 | 9.2% |
| City of Picayune UtilitiesPicayune | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pearl River Central W/APearl River County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Center W/A-Caesar SystemPearl River County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pearl River Central W/A-Henley FieldPearl River County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pearl River Central W/A-Bi CoPearl River County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Nicholson Water AssociationPearl River County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hide-A-Way Lake Water SystemPearl River County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pearl River Central W/A-NorthPearl River County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Spring Hill Water Assn.Pearl River 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 Pearl River County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pearl River County reported 0 lead and 138 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Which Pearl River County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Poplarville (138).
How do I check my home in Pearl River 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.