Is Southaven tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Southaven'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
2.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Southaven

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Southaven

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Southaven
Mississippi

3,867,138,672 · Memphis Sand Aquifer groundwater

Water Quality in Southaven, MS (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 55,026 residents
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82
Purity Score

Southaven's drinking water is sourced from Memphis Sand Aquifer groundwater and treated by Southaven Water Department. This analysis covers PFAS testing, hardness, chlorine levels, lead risk, and overall safety.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.3 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
2.5 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Southaven tap water is sourced from Memphis Sand Aquifer groundwater and treated by Southaven Water Department. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Southaven Water FAQ

Is Southaven MS tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Southaven 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 Southaven MS use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Southaven uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.2 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 Southaven MS water and what is the TDS level?
Southaven water hardness is 2.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 110 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Southaven MS drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Southaven drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Southaven?
Based on Southaven's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Southaven has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

Nearby Reports

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

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Southaven Water Department CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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