Where does the water in 39648 come from?

Water for zip code 39648 in Mc Comb, Mississippi is provided by 5 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 39648

Q: Is the water hard in Mc Comb, MS (39648)?

The average water hardness in 39648 is 8 PPM (0.5 GPG), which is classified as soft. No water treatment is typically needed.

Q: Do I need a water softener in 39648?

At 8 PPM, your water is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary, though some homeowners prefer the feel of softened water.

Mc Comb, Mississippi · Pike County

8 PPM

0.5 GPG

Soft

0Soft60120180300+

Estimated — Nearby Data

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 5 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 5 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

5 estimated sources

This ZIP reading needs local confirmation before equipment sizing or purchase decisions.

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 39648

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.

5 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 Mccomb MS0570004	groundwater	8 PPM Soft	12,041	Estimated — County Avg
Sunnyhill Water Association MS0570014	groundwater	8 PPM Soft	3,833	Estimated — Nearby Data
Friendship Community W/A MS0570002	groundwater	8 PPM Soft	2,434	Estimated — Nearby Data
East Pike Water Assn. MS0570051	groundwater	8 PPM Soft	2,107	Estimated — Nearby Data
Homestead Water Association MS0570003	groundwater	8 PPM Soft	1,832	Estimated — Nearby Data

City Of Mccomb

MS0570004

Soft

8 PPMgroundwater12,041 servedEstimated — County Avg

Sunnyhill Water Association

MS0570014

Soft

8 PPMgroundwater3,833 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Friendship Community W/A

MS0570002

Soft

8 PPMgroundwater2,434 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

East Pike Water Assn.

MS0570051

Soft

8 PPMgroundwater2,107 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Homestead Water Association

MS0570003

Soft

8 PPMgroundwater1,832 servedEstimated — Nearby Data

Nearby Zip Codes

396358 396528 396668 396578 396678 396628 396418 704506 396298 39664356 7044419 396438

What This Means For You

Recommendations are based on the displayed ZIP hardness reading. Confirm your tap reading before sizing or buying treatment equipment.

Your Water Is Soft

Your water hardness is in the soft range. You likely don't need a water softener. Enjoy your naturally soft water!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Mc Comb, MS (39648)?

Our estimate for 39648 is 8 PPM (0.5 GPG), but it is based on nearby, county, or state-level data rather than a direct treated tap-water report for this exact location. Confirm with your utility or a home test.

Do I need a water softener in 39648?

Do not size a softener from this estimate alone. Confirm the actual tap-water hardness before choosing treatment equipment.

Is hard water in 39648 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 39648?

Zip code 39648 in Mc Comb, Mississippi is served by 5 water systems.

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