What was found in Pass Christian'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 | 21.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN · 10,436 people · 2023 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN · 10,436 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0012 mg/L — PINEVILLE PROJECT III SOUTH · 100 people · 2024 | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pass Christian
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN | 10,436 |
| SUTTER WATER SERVICE-MAGNOLIA SPRINGS | 1,201 |
| THE OAKS UTILITIES | 797 |
| WEST HARRISON WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | 689 |
| PINEVILLE PROJECT III SOUTH | 100 |
Frequently asked questions about Pass Christian tap water
Is Pass Christian tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants in the water serving Pass Christian. 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 Pass Christian?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pass Christian, Mississippi to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pass Christian's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pass Christian include Lithium, 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.