West Gulfport
West Gulfport, MS water profile — supply sources, drought status, wastewater reuse, and the key water issues facing the city.
With about 71,329 residents, West Gulfport ranks as the 3rd-largest city in Mississippi and a small but growing city. Water in West Gulfport is sourced chiefly from Mississippi alluvial aquifer and rivers, the backbone of Mississippi's supply.
The defining water pressure here mirrors the state's: aging infrastructure. Jackson's drinking-water collapse spotlighted deep infrastructure underinvestment.
Statewide, Mississippi recycles about 3% of its wastewater with minimal reuse programs. Locally, West Gulfport faces severe to extreme drought conditions.
The Mississippi state profile covers the regional supply outlook; the issues below detail what's driving West Gulfport's water future.
At a glance
- Population ~71,329 (3rd-largest in Mississippi)
- Primary sources: Mississippi alluvial aquifer and rivers
- Drought: severe to extreme conditions
- State reuse rate: ~3% of wastewater
Statewide drought history
% of Mississippi in severe+ drought (Extreme (D3) now).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor
Common questions
Is tap water safe in West Gulfport?
West Gulfport is served by community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Statewide, 30% of Mississippi's systems have a recent health-based violation. Check your provider's annual Consumer Confidence Report for local results.
Where does West Gulfport get its water?
West Gulfport draws from the same regional sources that serve Mississippi: Mississippi alluvial aquifer, rivers.
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