CITY OF RIDGELAND Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
The City of Ridgeland serves approximately 24,340 people in Mississippi. The utility draws from groundwater sources.
Lead Service Line Status
As of now, the City of Ridgeland has not completed a public inventory of lead service lines in its water system. This means the utility either has not yet surveyed all customer connections to determine which lines contain lead, or the results are not yet available to the public.
What this means for you: You cannot currently look up your specific address in a public database to learn whether your service line is made of lead. However, this does not mean your home is safe or unsafe—it means the information is simply not yet documented publicly.
What Is a Lead Service Line?
A lead service line is the underground pipe that carries water from the main water line in the street to your home. Homes built before the 1980s are more likely to have lead lines, though they can exist in any era. Lead can leach into water, especially if it is corrosive (acidic). Lead in drinking water is a serious health concern, particularly for young children and pregnant women.
What You Can Do Now
Contact your water utility directly. Call or email the City of Ridgeland's water department and ask:
- Whether your service line is known to be lead, galvanized steel, copper, or another material
- If they have records of your property's line from past work or inspections
- When a full public inventory will be available
- Whether the city has a lead reduction program or offers free testing
Test your water. Even without knowing your line material, you can request a free or low-cost lead test through your state health department or the utility itself. A test shows whether lead is actually reaching your tap—which depends on line material, water chemistry, and age of pipes.
Use a filter at the tap. If you're concerned while waiting for more information, a NSF-certified pitcher or faucet filter rated for lead removal can reduce lead in drinking water for cooking and drinking. (Do not rely on filters for bath water or other uses.)
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact the City of Ridgeland water department with questions about your specific address
- Request a free or low-cost water lead test through your utility or state health department
- Visit the EPA's lead and copper rule information for more details on utility obligations
- If you have young children or are pregnant, consult your pediatrician or OB-GYN about lead exposure risks
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Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my house has a lead service line in Ridgeland?
The City of Ridgeland has not yet published a public inventory. Contact your water utility directly with your address to ask if they have records of your line material from past inspections or repairs.
Can I get my water tested for lead?
Yes. Contact the City of Ridgeland water department to ask about free or low-cost testing, or reach out to your state health department for options.
Is lead in drinking water dangerous?
Lead can cause serious health effects, especially in young children and pregnant women. For specific health concerns, contact your pediatrician or the CDC—do not rely on this site for medical advice.
What should I do if I'm worried about lead right now?
Use an NSF-certified filter at your tap for drinking and cooking water, and contact your water utility to request testing and ask about their lead service line replacement program.