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Lead service lines in Hattiesburg, MS

11 water utilities serve Hattiesburg, with approximately 104,289 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
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Lead Service Lines in Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg's water systems serve about 104,000 people across 11 utilities. The good news: there are currently no confirmed lead service lines reported in the city's inventory data.

That said, "no confirmed" doesn't mean "zero risk." Many water systems—including those in Hattiesburg—haven't completed full inventories of their service lines yet. If your home was built before 1986 (when lead solder was banned), or if you live in an older neighborhood, your service line could be lead or contain lead solder, even if it's not yet documented.

How to check your home

The simplest first step: call your water utility and ask directly. They may have records of your service line material. The largest utility in Hattiesburg is the City of Hattiesburg (serving 43,449 people), but if you're outside city limits, you likely use one of the regional water associations listed below.

If your utility doesn't have records, they should be working toward a complete inventory under EPA Lead and Copper Rule updates. You can ask about their timeline.

Why this matters

Lead service lines are the most common source of lead in drinking water. Even at low levels, lead exposure carries real health risks—especially for young children and pregnant people. The CDC has no "safe" threshold.

You can also get your water tested. Testing costs $20–50 and takes a few weeks; contact your local health department or your utility for lab recommendations.

Water systems serving Hattiesburg

  • City of Hattiesburg (43,449 people)
  • West Lamar Water Assn #1 (18,491 people)
  • North Lamar Water Association (12,778 people)
  • Lamar Park Water & Sewage Assn (7,714 people)
  • Arnold Line Water Association (6,600 people)
  • 6 additional smaller systems

Next steps for residents

  • Contact your water utility to ask if they have records of your service line material (ask which utility serves your address if you're unsure).
  • If your home was built before 1986, consider getting your water tested—especially if you have young children.
  • Ask your utility about their lead service line inventory status and replacement programs.
  • If you find lead, learn about point-of-use filters (NSF/ANSI 53 certified) or contact your utility about service line replacement options.

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Utilities serving Hattiesburg