What was found in Biloxi's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 17.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BILOXI · 23,310 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 38.3 µg/L — KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE · 8,006 people · 2025 | 3/6 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE · 8,006 people · 2025 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BILOXI · 23,310 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0019 mg/L — KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE · 8,006 people · 2023 | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Biloxi
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BILOXI | 23,310 |
| CITY OF BILOXI-NORTH | 9,858 |
| KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE | 8,006 |
| CITY OF BILOXI-FRENCH | 4,968 |
| ECHCPUD-TRADITION SUBDIVISION | 557 |
| CEDAR LAKE BILOXI, LLC | 422 |
Frequently asked questions about Biloxi tap water
Is Biloxi tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 3 contaminants in the water serving Biloxi. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Biloxi?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Biloxi, Mississippi to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Biloxi's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Biloxi include Lithium, PFOS, Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.