Is Hattiesburg tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Hattiesburg'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 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Hattiesburg

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Hattiesburg

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Hattiesburg
Mississippi

394,013,940,239,406 · Leaf River and groundwater

Hattiesburg Tap Water Report: Safety and Contaminants

Low Risk Updated March 2026 46,805 residents
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82
Purity Score

Residents of Hattiesburg draw from Leaf River and groundwater infrastructure managed by City of Hattiesburg Water. This 2026 analysis evaluates safety, identifies any concerns, and recommends the best home filtration options.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2 ppb
Nitrate
0.4 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
3 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

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

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Hattiesburg Water FAQ

Is Hattiesburg MS tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg MS use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Hattiesburg uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.4 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 Hattiesburg MS water and what is the TDS level?
Hattiesburg water hardness is 3.0 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 130 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Hattiesburg MS drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Hattiesburg drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Hattiesburg?
Based on Hattiesburg's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Hattiesburg has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

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

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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