Comparing Southaven's Lead Record to Neighboring Counties
Southaven's Public Water System Lead Data Applies to the Entire Distribution System
The EPA’s record for Southaven, MS0170018, covers the city’s public water supply serving 56,000 people. It reports lead levels at the 90th percentile as 0 mg/L, based on samples taken through residential plumbing but not assessing individual household variations.
Neighboring Counties May Show Different Lead Profiles
Nearby counties may have different lead sampling results due to distinct water sources, treatment processes, and distribution system materials. Comparing Southaven’s data to neighboring areas helps contextualize general regional conditions but does not predict your specific well or tap water quality.
Do Not Assume Individual Water Matches System Averages
Because Southaven’s numbers relate to the public distribution system as a whole, a household’s water could vary depending on plumbing materials or local pipes. Testing your own water is the only way to know your home's lead level.
Understanding Aesthetic Secondary Standards Versus Health-Based Limits for Lead
Aesthetic Standards Address Taste and Appearance, Not Health
Some water quality measures, like chloride or total dissolved solids, relate to taste or staining but are not health-based limits. Lead’s federal health-based action level is distinct and focuses on reducing health risks from long-term exposure.
Southaven Has No Record of Health-Based Violations for Lead
The EPA’s system record for Southaven shows zero health-based lead violations, meaning the water system meets federal safety requirements. This does not mean all household taps have zero lead, merely that the system’s testing meets regulatory criteria.
Interpreting Southaven's Lead Level Measurements
The 90th Percentile Value Reflects the Upper Range Among Sampled Homes
Southaven’s reported 0 mg/L lead level at the 90th percentile means that 90 percent of sampled homes had lead concentrations at or below zero, indicating very low or undetectable lead in those samples at the time of testing.
This Figure Does Not Represent Source Water Concentration
Lead measurement reflects potential introduction from plumbing materials during distribution or household contact and is not a measure of the groundwater source itself.
Key Terms in the Sampling Record: Detected, Median, Range
Detected Means Lead Was Measured, Not That It Is Unsafe
A detection indicates an instrument found some lead at a level above zero but does not imply a violation or health risk by itself.
Median Represents the Middle Value Among Samples
The median shows the midpoint level found in sampled homes, providing a sense of typical concentration but not the highest exposures.
Range Shows the Spread of Results Across All Samples
Range indicates the lowest to highest detected lead levels in the distribution system samples, helping understand variation without pinpointing individual homes.
How the C-Series Lead in Water Filter Addresses Lead in Household Water
The C-Series System Removes Lead Present in Tap Water
This filtration technology uses a targeted process to reduce lead particles that may originate from household plumbing or distribution pipes, providing an effective solution to minimize lead intake through drinking water.
The Filter Ships Ready to Configure for Household Use
Ready for home use without requiring professional service, the C-Series Lead in Water Filter enables households to manage lead in their water independently.
Recommended Water Test to Confirm Your Household’s Lead Level
Because public system data reflects overall distribution conditions, the only way to determine your individual water’s lead concentration is to order a certified lead test specific to your household’s tap water. A result below the EPA action level will help settle the question of whether additional treatment like the C-Series filter is advisable for your home.
Where this information comes from
Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2024-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.
On record: EPA SDWIS record for CITY OF SOUTHAVEN (MS0170018), groundwater supply, serving 56000 people: 0 health-based violations of 13 total; lead 90th percentile 0 mg/L