Public water system · MS0240277
ActiveWest Harrison Water & Sewer District
At a glance
West Harrison Water & Sewer District (PWSID MS0240277) is an active community water system in Harrison County, Mississippi. It reports serving 689 people through 205 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
This page covers its drinking water system only; sewer and wastewater service are not part of EPA's drinking water records.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
689
Service connections
205
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does West Harrison Water & Sewer District compare with other water systems in Harrison County?
By EPA's size categories, West Harrison Water & Sewer District is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Harrison County has 41 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 4,420 people per system, and accounts for 0.4% of the 181,220 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Mississippi, the 1,133 active systems average 2,832 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so West Harrison Water & Sewer District is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Mississippi has 947 active community water systems, 84% of the state's 1,133 active systems. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 66 Mississippi systems (5.8%) list purchased groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates West Harrison Water & Sewer District?
EPA lists West Harrison Water & Sewer District as owned by a local government. The MS state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 25 of the 41 active systems in Harrison County (61%) are also owned by a local government.
Does West Harrison Water & Sewer District have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for West Harrison Water & Sewer District. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
West Harrison Water & Sewer District: frequently asked questions
Who runs West Harrison Water & Sewer District?
West Harrison Water & Sewer District (PWSID MS0240277) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the MS state drinking water program.
How many people does West Harrison Water & Sewer District serve?
West Harrison Water & Sewer District reports serving 689 people through 205 service connections in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Where does West Harrison Water & Sewer District get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does West Harrison Water & Sewer District have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is West Harrison Water & Sewer District's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the MS state drinking water program.
Where can I find West Harrison Water & Sewer District's water quality report?
As a community water system, West Harrison Water & Sewer District must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Harrison County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Gulfport | Harrison | 75,056 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Biloxi | Harrison | 23,310 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Long Beach | Harrison | 18,514 | Community | Groundwater |
| Diberville W/S | Harrison | 12,721 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Pass Christian | Harrison | 10,436 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Biloxi-North | Harrison | 9,858 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “West Harrison Water & Sewer District, PWSID MS0240277, Mississippi”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/mississippi/west-harrison-water-sewer-district-ms0240277 (data as of October 1, 2026).