Lead Pipe Map

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%).

1Lead
0Galvanized, replace
21Unknown
3,515Non-lead

Water systems serving Sunflower County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Town of DoddsvilleSunflower County10211.5%264
City of IndianolaIndianola0000%9,464
FMH Water AssociationSunflower County0000%2,740
City of RulevilleRuleville0000%2,657
MS State Penitentiary-Mn LNSunflower County0000%2,500
Town of MoorheadSunflower County0000%2,301
City of DrewSunflower County0000%2,300
Town of SunflowerSunflower County0000%1,900

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. 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.