Mississippi · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Stone County, MS
7 community water systems serving Stone County reported 200 lead and 496 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 53 of unknown material. The most are in City of Wiggins.
12% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Mississippi average (1.9%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.3%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Stone County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WigginsWiggins | 200 | 496 | 11 | 39% |
| MS Gulf Coast Community CollegeStone County | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Magnolia Water AssociationStone County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Carnes Water Association #2Stone County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sunflower Utility Assc INCStone County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New Zion Utilities, INCStone County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| McHenry Utility Assn, INCStone 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 Stone County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Stone County reported 200 lead and 496 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 53 of unknown material.
Which Stone County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Wiggins (696).
How do I check my home in Stone 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.