Mississippi Tap Water Quality: Is It Safe to Drink?
2026 EPA water quality data for 1,006 community water systems serving a combined 3,206,061 people in Mississippi. Find your water system to see violations, PFAS results, lead testing, and a safety grade — free.
Mississippi relies heavily on groundwater from the Mississippi Embayment and Coastal Lowlands aquifer systems. Iron and manganese cause taste and color complaints in many communities. Some rural systems face chronic compliance challenges due to limited funding and aging infrastructure.
Find Your Water System in Mississippi
Enter your ZIP code to see EPA violations, lead test results, PFAS data, and a safety grade for your water.
Showing the 250 largest of 1,006 community water systems in Mississippi, by population served. Use the ZIP search above or the city links to find a smaller system.
Mississippi Drinking Water: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mississippi tap water safe to drink?
Mississippi has 1,006 community water systems regulated by the EPA serving a combined 3,206,061 people. Water quality varies by system — search above to find your specific utility and see its violation history, lead test results, and safety grade.
How many water systems are in Mississippi?
There are 1,006 EPA-regulated community water systems in Mississippi serving a combined 3,206,061 people. Each system is required to test for over 90 contaminants and publicly report any violations.
Does Mississippi have PFAS in its drinking water?
PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in water systems across the country, including Mississippi. The EPA finalized enforceable PFAS limits in 2024. Search for your specific water system above to see if PFAS were detected and whether levels exceed the new federal limits.
EPA data last updated: 2026-07-12