WEST LAMAR WATER ASSN #1 Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
WEST LAMAR WATER ASSN #1 serves approximately 18,491 people in Mississippi. The system draws from groundwater sources.
Lead Service Line Inventory Status
This water system has not yet completed a lead service line inventory. As of now, there is no publicly available data on how many lead service lines may be in the distribution system.
What this means for you: Without a completed inventory, the utility cannot tell you definitively whether your home is served by a lead service line. This doesn't mean your home has one—it means the utility hasn't surveyed their pipes yet.
What You Should Do Now
Contact your water utility directly. They can tell you:
- Whether your property address has a known lead service line
- What records exist about your specific connection
- When they plan to complete their inventory
- Whether they offer free or subsidized testing
You can also request an inspection of your own property. A plumber can determine whether your indoor plumbing (the pipes you can see in your home) contains lead or galvanized steel, which is a useful data point even while you wait for the utility's inventory.
Testing and Treatment Options
If you're concerned about lead exposure, you have options right now:
- Get your water tested through a certified lab (Mississippi Department of Health can provide a referral)
- Use a pitcher filter or faucet filter with NSF/53 certification to reduce lead in drinking water
- Flush your tap before drinking: run cold water for 30 seconds to 2 minutes after periods of non-use
For guidance on health risks, especially if children under 6 or pregnant people live in your home, contact your pediatrician or the CDC.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact WEST LAMAR WATER ASSN #1 and ask about your service line status
- Request your water be tested by a certified lab
- Consider a point-of-use filter while awaiting utility inventory results
- Monitor the utility's website for inventory updates
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does my water have lead in it?
Without a completed inventory, your utility cannot tell you for certain. The only way to know is to get your water tested by a certified lab. Contact your water utility or Mississippi Department of Health for testing referrals.
How do I know if I have a lead service line?
Call WEST LAMAR WATER ASSN #1 and ask about your address. A plumber can also inspect the visible pipes in your home. The utility's inventory is not yet complete, so you may need to ask about any historical records they have.
What should I do if I'm worried about lead?
Get your water tested, use a certified filter (NSF/53), and flush your tap before drinking. If you have young children or are pregnant, talk to your doctor or call the CDC for health guidance.
When will this water system finish their lead inventory?
No completion date has been announced yet. Contact WEST LAMAR WATER ASSN #1 directly to ask about their timeline and any interim steps they're taking to identify lead service lines.