Mississippi · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sunflower County, MS
8 community water systems serving Sunflower County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Doddsville.
<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 0.6%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Sunflower County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of DoddsvilleSunflower County | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1.5% |
| City of IndianolaIndianola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| FMH Water AssociationSunflower County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of RulevilleRuleville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MS State Penitentiary-Mn LNSunflower County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of MoorheadSunflower County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of DrewSunflower County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of SunflowerSunflower 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 Sunflower County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sunflower County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 21 of unknown material.
Which Sunflower County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Doddsville (1).
How do I check my home in Sunflower 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.