Brookhaven
Is Brookhaven tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Brookhaven scores 85/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 6 local systems in Brookhaven. We found 2339 total violations (63 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Brookhaven?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
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Baby Formula Safety
Guidance on preparing infant formula using municipal tap water in Brookhaven.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Municipal water quality in Brookhaven directly influences pipe corrosion rates and home filtration needs. The high safety score (85/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Brookhaven
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Brookhaven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brookhaven tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Brookhaven scores 85/100.
How many water systems serve Brookhaven?
Brookhaven is served by 6 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Brookhaven?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Brookhaven.
What is the water quality score for Brookhaven?
The water quality score for Brookhaven is 85 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 6 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Brookhaven?
The top contaminants detected in Brookhaven include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Brookhaven Water Quality Summary
Brookhaven, MS receives a water quality score of 85/100 (Grade B) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 6 public water systems serving the area.
Brookhaven's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Brookhaven's score of 85 is 10 points above the Mississippi state average of 75, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Mississippi water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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Water Systems Serving Brookhaven (6)
Lincoln Rural W/A-Old Red Star
ALincoln Rural W/A-Pleasant Rid
BLincoln Rural W/A-Beauregard
ALincoln Rural W/A-Zetus
ALincoln Rural W/A-Heucks Ret
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