Hattiesburg
Is Hattiesburg tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Hattiesburg scores 59/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 8 local systems in Hattiesburg. We found 6584 total violations (208 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 Hattiesburg?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Filter or no filter for Hattiesburg water? Here's what the data says.
Baby Formula Safety
What new parents in Hattiesburg should know about tap water safety.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water quality is easy to overlook when evaluating a move to Hattiesburg, but it can affect plumbing longevity and appliance lifespan. With a score of 59/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
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 Hattiesburg
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Hattiesburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hattiesburg tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Hattiesburg scores 59/100.
How many water systems serve Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg is served by 8 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Hattiesburg?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Hattiesburg.
What is the water quality score for Hattiesburg?
The water quality score for Hattiesburg is 59 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 8 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Hattiesburg?
The top contaminants detected in Hattiesburg include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Hattiesburg Water Quality Summary
Hattiesburg, MS receives a water quality score of 59/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 8 public water systems serving the area.
Hattiesburg's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Hattiesburg's score of 59 is 16 points below the Mississippi state average of 75, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Prospective homebuyers looking at this mid-size Mississippi city should be aware of the localized challenges facing its water quality, which rates poorly. Hattiesburg relies on eight water systems that operate within the Deep South's rural Delta agricultural region, where aging small-system infrastructure remains a persistent issue. For households in the area, these regional factors contribute to subpar municipal water performance, highlighting the vulnerability of the local distribution networks.
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 Hattiesburg (8)
Arnold Line Water Association
BDixie Community Utility Assn.
FCity Of Hattiesburg
FLamar Park Water & Sewage Assn
CRawls Springs Utility District
DNorth Lamar Water Association
CWest Lamar Water Assn #1
BGlendale Utility District
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