Where does the water in 39465 come from?

Water for zip code 39465 in Petal, Mississippi is provided by 6 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 39465

Petal, Mississippi · Forrest County

23 PPM

1.3 GPG

Soft

0Soft60120180300+

Verified - Annual Water Quality Report

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 6 water systemsTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 6 matched water systems. When more than one system is matched, the displayed value is weighted toward larger known service populations when that data is available.

Source basis

1 verified treated-water source

6 matched systems total for this ZIP; treated-water reports are prioritized when available.

Water source profile

Primarily groundwater

Groundwater commonly picks up calcium and magnesium after contact with rock and soil. This profile is weighted by known population served across matched systems.

Data recency

March 9, 2026

Dataset rebuilt March 9, 2026; individual utility reporting years can vary.

Hardness is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Use it for scale, appliance, and softener decisions; check your utility report or test your tap before sizing treatment equipment. See how we calculate local readings.

Water Systems Serving 39465

These are the systems matched to this ZIP code. The displayed ZIP value is weighted toward larger known service populations when population data is available.

6 water systems

PWSID is the public water system identifier. Data Source shows whether the hardness value comes from a treated-water report, USGS monitoring, or a local estimate; source year is shown when available.

Water System	Source	Hardness	Pop. Served	Data Source
City Of Hattiesburg MS0180008	groundwater	30 PPM Soft USGS estimate: 3 PPM	43,449	Verified - Annual Water Quality Report
City Of Petal MS0180011	groundwater	11 PPM Soft	9,509	Estimated - Nearby Data
Barrontown W/A MS0180001	groundwater	11 PPM Soft	7,999	Estimated - Nearby Data
Sunrise Utility Assn Inc MS0180013	groundwater	11 PPM Soft	6,067	Estimated - Nearby Data
Eastabuchie Water Association MS0180006	groundwater	11 PPM Soft	2,363	Estimated - Nearby Data

City Of Hattiesburg

MS0180008

Soft

30 PPMgroundwater43,449 servedVerified - Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 3 PPM

City Of Petal

MS0180011

Soft

11 PPMgroundwater9,509 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

Barrontown W/A

MS0180001

Soft

11 PPMgroundwater7,999 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

Sunrise Utility Assn Inc

MS0180013

Soft

11 PPMgroundwater6,067 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

Eastabuchie Water Association

MS0180006

Soft

11 PPMgroundwater2,363 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

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Nearby Zip Codes

3940130 394623 3940230 3945911 3946411 394379 3947616 3947526 394233 394253 394797 3948229

What This Means For You

Use this ZIP reading as a local planning estimate, not a final treatment specification. Hardness can vary by utility zone, seasonal blend, private well, and building plumbing. Confirm your tap reading with a utility report or home hardness test before sizing equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Petal, MS (39465)?

The average water hardness in 39465 is 23 PPM (1.3 GPG), which is classified as soft.

Do I need a water softener in 39465?

At 23 PPM, your water is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in 39465 safe to drink?

Water hardness itself is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals, but you should check your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for contaminant and compliance information.

How many water systems serve 39465?

Zip code 39465 in Petal, Mississippi is served by 6 water systems.

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