Is Gulfport tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Gulfport's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
3.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Gulfport

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Gulfport

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Gulfport
Mississippi

395,013,950,239,503 · Biloxi River Aquifer

Drinking Water in Gulfport: 2026 Analysis

Low Risk Updated March 2026 72,926 residents
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82
Purity Score

This report analyzes Gulfport's tap water across five key indicators: PFAS, lead, hardness, chlorine, and TDS. Each section links to deeper data and filter options suited to MS water conditions.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.5 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
3.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Gulfport's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Gulfport tap water is sourced from Biloxi River Aquifer and treated by City of Gulfport Water. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Gulfport Water FAQ

Is Gulfport MS tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Gulfport tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Gulfport MS use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Gulfport uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.5 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Gulfport MS water and what is the TDS level?
Gulfport water hardness is 3.8 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 155 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Gulfport MS drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Gulfport drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Gulfport?
Based on Gulfport's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Gulfport has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

Nearby Reports

JacksonMississippi — 72/100BiloxiMississippi — 82/100HattiesburgMississippi — 82/100SouthavenMississippi — 82/100MeridianMississippi — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Gulfport Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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