CITY OF BRANDON Lead Service Line Inventory
The City of Brandon serves about 31,852 people in Mississippi. Like many water systems across the US, Brandon relies on a lead service line inventory to track pipes that may carry lead into homes.
What you need to know
A lead service line is a water pipe that connects the public main under the street to your home. If your service line contains lead, water can pick up lead as it travels through the pipe—especially if the water is corrosive or hasn't sat in the pipes overnight.
The City of Brandon currently has no publicly available inventory data on file. This means the city either has not yet completed a full count of lead service lines in its system, or that data has not been shared with the public. This does not mean there are no lead service lines in Brandon—it means the count is unknown.
What Brandon is required to do
Under the Lead and Copper Rule, every water system must complete an inventory of lead and galvanized steel service lines by 2026. The city should be working toward this goal now.
Finding out about your own line
The best way to learn whether your home has a lead service line is to: 1. Contact the City of Brandon's water department and ask about your service line material. 2. Ask if they have records on file for your address. 3. If records don't exist, you can also hire a licensed plumber to visually inspect the line where it enters your home (it's often in the basement or crawl space).
If you have young children or are pregnant, the CDC recommends testing your water if you suspect a lead service line. Your pediatrician or local health department can advise you on next steps.
Next steps for residents
- Call the City of Brandon water utility and ask about your address's service line material.
- Ask when they expect to complete their lead service line inventory.
- If you rent, contact your landlord or property manager—they may have records.
- Learn more about lead in water from the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule page.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Brandon have lead in the water?
The city has not yet shared a public inventory of lead service lines. Lead can be present in pipes even if tap water looks and tastes normal. Contact the water utility to find out about the service line at your address.
How do I know if my home has a lead service line?
Call the City of Brandon water department and ask about your address. If they don't have records, a licensed plumber can inspect where the line enters your home. Lead pipes are soft, dull gray, and can be scratched with a coin.
What should I do if my service line is lead?
Flush your pipes in the morning before use, use cold water for drinking and cooking, and consider a point-of-use water filter certified for lead removal. Talk to your pediatrician if you have young children. Full replacement is the only permanent fix.
Is Brandon replacing lead service lines?
The city is required to complete an inventory by 2026 and develop a replacement plan. Contact the water utility to ask about their timeline and whether you qualify for assistance programs.