City overview · Forrest County
PFAS in Hattiesburg, MS
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 5 public water systems serving the Hattiesburg area across 5 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Hattiesburg has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Hattiesburg
Across the 5 public water systems tested in the Hattiesburg area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.
By utility
02Water systems serving Hattiesburg
- High Risk
SUNRISE UTILITY ASSN INC
1 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID MS0180013
- Low Level
SOUTHWEST COVINGTON W/A
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID MS0160009
- Low Level
GLENDALE UTILITY DISTRICT
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID MS0180007
- Low Level
CITY OF HATTIESBURG
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID MS0180008
- Low Level
SOUTHWEST JONES W/A-NORTH
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID MS0340019
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Hattiesburg area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.