Is Jackson tap water safe to drink?

Yes but with caveats

Jackson's water meets EPA minimum standards but has some concerns. Filtration is recommended for sensitive individuals.

72/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
4.5 GPG
Hardness
Unknown
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Jackson

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Jackson

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Jackson
Mississippi

392,013,920,239,203 · Pearl River

Jackson Water Safety and Contaminant Report

Moderate Risk Updated March 2026 166,965 residents
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72
Purity Score

Jackson's drinking water is sourced from Pearl River and treated by City of Jackson Water. This analysis covers PFAS testing, hardness, chlorine levels, lead risk, and overall safety.

Contaminant Levels

Lead
8.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.6 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
4.5 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    PFAS testing data is limited for Jackson. Residents concerned about exposure may want to test independently.
  • 2
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Jackson's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

72 /100
Moderate
"Good" threshold (70)

Jackson tap water is sourced from Pearl River and treated by City of Jackson Water. Overall purity score: 72/100 (Moderate). Updated for 2026.

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Jackson Water FAQ

Is Jackson MS tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Jackson tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 72/100 (Moderate) 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 Jackson MS use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Jackson uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.6 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 Jackson MS water and what is the TDS level?
Jackson water hardness is 4.5 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 Jackson MS drinking water?
PFAS testing data for Jackson is incomplete or pending under EPA UCMR5 monitoring. Check your utility CCR report for the latest results. A certified filter provides precautionary protection.
What is the best water filter for Jackson?
Based on Jackson's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Jackson 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 Jackson Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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