Pascagoula Tap Water Quality Report
Pascagoula's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
1 other system serving parts of Pascagoula reports results above guidelines — check which system bills you. JACKSON CO UTILITY AUTHORITY-EAST (2 above guidelines)
Other systems listed for Pascagoula with results above guidelines: JACKSON CO UTILITY AUTHORITY-HELENA PARK (1 above guidelines)
Water system
CITY OF PASCAGOULA
1 other system also serves parts of Pascagoula. 1 other system is listed for Pascagoula. See their figures
People Served
22,551
Health-based violations since 2020
0
CITY OF PASCAGOULA. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
May 2025 · CITY OF PASCAGOULA
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Pascagoula Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Pascagoula's water has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
CITY OF PASCAGOULA, Pascagoula's water system, serves 22,551 people. 1 other system also serves parts of Pascagoula. 1 other system is listed for Pascagoula. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to CITY OF PASCAGOULA's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for CITY OF PASCAGOULA is from May 2025.
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Pascagoula Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Pascagoula, MS
We read Pascagoula, MS’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 4 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 74 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Pascagoula's water
CITY OF PASCAGOULA
PWSID MS0300006
CITY OF PASCAGOULA reported 0.803 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
JACKSON CO UTILITY AUTHORITY-EAST
PWSID MS0300166
JACKSON CO UTILITY AUTHORITY-EAST reported 0.279 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
JACKSON CO UTILITY AUTHORITY-HELENA PARK
PWSID MS0300026
JACKSON CO UTILITY AUTHORITY-HELENA PARK reported no detectable fluoride.
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Recommended Water Filters for Pascagoula
Based on Pascagoula's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 4 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 3 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
On a private well near Pascagoula? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Jackson County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pascagoula Tap Water
Pascagoula's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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