Gulfport, Mississippi Water Outage Today
Live Gulfport water outage reports, City of Gulfport Public Works’s emergency line and the system’s federal record.
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No water outage reports in Gulfport, Mississippi in the last 24 hours
The most recent water outage report from Gulfport came in 5 days ago. Over the past 90 days, Gulfport residents filed 7 water outage reports here on 4 separate days; the busiest was September 4, with 4.
Who supplies water in Gulfport?
Drinking water in Gulfport, Mississippi is supplied by City of Gulfport Public Works, which handles outages, main breaks and boil water notices for the city.
Public water systems in Mississippi are regulated by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Gulfport tap water system, by the numbers
The system behind most taps in Gulfport is City of Gulfport, which EPA records list as serving roughly 75,056 people. Customers know it as City of Gulfport Public Works; the name on your bill is the one to call.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Water system in EPA records | City of Gulfport (MS0240003) |
| Run by | Local government |
| People served | 75,056 through 31,896 service connections |
| Source of the water | Groundwater (wells) |
| Active facilities listed by EPA | 20 active wells, 20 treatment points, 10 storage tanks and reservoirs |
| Connections to other systems | 3 |
| State regulator | Mississippi State Department of Health |
| Health-based violations since 2015 | 0 |
| Highest lead result (90th percentile) | 3 ppb, action level 15 ppb |
Source: EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System).
What feeds the taps in Gulfport
Water in Gulfport comes out of the ground. City of Gulfport runs 20 active wells that lift it to the surface for treatment and distribution. Treatment points named in EPA's facility list include Treatment Facility Tf101, Treatment Facility Tf103, and Treatment Facility Tf104. After treatment the water is held in 10 storage tanks and reservoirs, which is the buffer that keeps taps running for a few hours after a pump or main fails.
Why this matters when the water stops. Groundwater only reaches the tap while pump motors are turning, so electricity is the weak point. After a storm or grid failure the first question is which wells have backup generators; City of Gulfport Public Works can tell you whether yours do.
What causes water outages and low pressure in Gulfport
Which failures hit Gulfport hardest follows from its weather, its housing stock and how it is supplied.
- Flooding and heavy rain. NOAA logged 74 flood, flash flood and heavy rain reports in Harrison County from 2015 through 2026, and 15 days a year bring an inch of rain or more. Floodwater can undercut pipe crossings, swamp pump stations and overload treatment plants, and a notice to boil water often follows when it enters the system.
- Tropical storms and hurricanes. Storm surge, flooding and multi-day power cuts are the main threat to treatment plants and pump stations in Mississippi. Utilities in the region routinely issue precautionary boil notices after a storm, even where nothing is found in the water.
- Freezing weather. Gulfport sees about 10 days a year with a low at or below 32°F, and very few days at or below 20°F. The coldest morning in the 2015 through 2025 record came on January 8, 2017. Frozen service lines and meters cause single-address outages, while ground frost and thaw cycles crack older mains and produce the street-wide breaks.
- Summer demand. Gulfport has about 21 days a year at or above 95°F and 4 at or above 100°F, and the hottest day in the record came on June 14, 2017. Lawn irrigation and cooling push demand to its yearly high, so pumps run hard, tanks drain faster than they refill and pressure sags on high ground in the evening.
- Storm-driven power loss. Thunderstorm wind, hail and tornado reports in Harrison County number 126 since 2015. Pump stations and treatment plants that depend on Mississippi Power run on the electric grid, so a storm that downs power lines can lower water pressure even when no pipe is damaged.
- Damage from other crews. Water mains share the ground with gas, power and telecom lines, and a strike by any contractor can dry up a block in seconds.
How weather strains the Gulfport water system
Main break season in Gulfport runs from late fall into early spring, with the coldest stretch around December through February.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days a year at or below 32°F | 10.4 |
| Days a year at or below 20°F | 0.5 |
| Days a year with a high at or below 32°F | 0.1 |
| Days a year at or above 95°F | 20.8 |
| Days a year at or above 100°F | 3.8 |
| Days a year with an inch of rain or more | 15.2 |
| Average annual precipitation | 68.8 in |
| Wettest year | 2021 (100.8 in) |
| Driest year | 2023 (50 in) |
| Coldest day in the record | January 8, 2017 |
| Hottest day in the record | June 14, 2017 |
Source: NASA POWER daily reanalysis (MERRA-2) for the city center, 2015–2025.
Freezing days peak in January, averaging 5.5 a year. Source: NASA POWER reanalysis, 2015–2025.
The wettest year was 2021 with 100.8 inches; the driest was 2023 with 50. Source: NASA POWER reanalysis, 2015–2025.
These counts come from a gridded reanalysis, which smooths out single-day extremes and can differ by a few degrees from an airport thermometer. Use them to compare seasons and years, not as official station records.
Is Gulfport water safe? Boil notices and EPA record
EPA lists no health-based violations for City of Gulfport since 2015.
When Gulfport loses pressure after a break or a failed test, City of Gulfport Public Works asks affected customers to boil water for drinking and cooking. The notice ends only after samples come back clean, which usually takes one to two days after service returns, and the Mississippi State Department of Health supervises the process.
Lead service lines and old plumbing in Gulfport
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result filed for City of Gulfport is 1.5 ppb (2023). The federal action level is 15 ppb, so that result is comfortably below it.
Highest result on file: 3 ppb. Source: EPA SDWIS.
The age of the housing matters more than the utility's test average: 28% of occupied homes in Gulfport predate 1970 and 1986 was the year lead pipe and solder were banned. Flush the cold tap after an outage and ask City of Gulfport Public Works whether your service line is on its lead inventory.
How long a water outage lasts in Gulfport
Most repairs of an ordinary main break in Gulfport take half a day once the crew is on site. Bigger mains, deep bury and busy roads stretch that to a day or more.
| Situation | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Planned shutoff | The posted window, though crews often finish ahead of it |
| Ordinary main break | Half a day once the crew has isolated the pipe |
| Large or deep main | 1 to 3 days |
| Low pressure after a pump or power failure | As long as the outage itself, plus a few hours to refill tanks |
| Boil water notice after service returns | About 24 to 48 hours, until lab tests are clean |
| Frozen service line or meter | Hours if you can thaw it, longer if the pipe has split |
Source: Utility practice, EPA and state boil water guidance.
Ask City of Gulfport Public Works for a restoration estimate when you report the outage; for large breaks it is normally posted and updated as the repair progresses.
Preparing for a long water outage in Gulfport
The average household in Gulfport has about 2.5 people, so FEMA's minimum of one gallon per person per day comes to roughly 7 gallons for three days and 35 gallons for two weeks.
- 22.7% of residents report a disability (US 13.3%), so check on neighbors who rely on running water for medical equipment.
- Your water heater tank holds 30 to 50 gallons of clean water. Turn off the power or gas to it first, then drain from the valve at the bottom.
- Fill the bathtub and a few large pots as soon as you hear a break is likely; that water is for flushing and washing, not drinking.
How Gulfport compares with nearby water systems
| City | System | People served | Source | Health violations since 2015 | Highest lead (ppb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | City of Gulfport | 75,056 | Ground | 0 | 3 |
| New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Carrollton Water Works | 334,903 | Surface | 1 | 9 |
| Mobile, AL | Mobile Area Water & Sewer System | 279,000 | Surface | 1 | 6.5 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | Baton Rouge Water Company | 596,844 | Ground | 0 | 2 |
| Jackson, MS | City of Jackson | 189,673 | Surface | 37 | 16.4 |
Source: EPA SDWIS.
Water outage pages for nearby cities
New Orleans, LA · Mobile, AL · Baton Rouge, LA · Jackson, MS
Where to find official Gulfport water notices
Official word on main breaks, planned shutoffs and boil advisories comes from City of Gulfport Public Works, not from this page. Our water outage guide explains what each kind of notice asks you to do.
Gulfport water outage questions
Who do I call about no water in Gulfport?
Call the 24-hour line of City of Gulfport Public Works. Call 911 only if flooding or a main break puts people or property in immediate danger.
Is Gulfport water from a river, lake or well?
Per EPA, the water system for Gulfport (City of Gulfport) is classed as groundwater.
Is the water in Gulfport safe?
EPA lists no health-based violations for City of Gulfport since 2015, and its latest 90th-percentile lead result is 1.5 ppb against the 15 ppb action level. After a boil water notice, follow it until the utility lifts it.
When is water main break season in Gulfport?
Cold weather drives most breaks in Gulfport, which averages about 10 freezing days a year. Expect the most calls from December through February, especially a day or two after a hard freeze when the ground thaws.
Why did the water pressure drop at my house in Gulfport?
Check whether neighbors have the same problem. If they do, it is probably a main break, a pump problem or evening demand, and City of Gulfport Public Works should hear about it. If not, the cause is likely inside your own plumbing.
How long do boil water advisories last in Gulfport?
Usually 24 to 48 hours after pressure is restored. The utility has to collect samples, wait for the lab to confirm there is no bacteria, and then announce the all-clear. City of Gulfport Public Works posts notices and lifts them; the Mississippi State Department of Health oversees the process.
How much drinking water should I keep at home in Gulfport?
Store at least three days of water, and two weeks if you can. With about 2.5 people in a typical Gulfport home, that is roughly 7 and 35 gallons.
Should I worry about lead in Gulfport water?
It depends on the age of your home. About 28% of occupied homes in Gulfport were built before 1970, and lead service lines remained legal until 1986. Contact City of Gulfport Public Works about your address and flush the cold tap after any outage.
Where can I see water outages in Gulfport?
We do not run a pipe map. The report count at the top of this page shows what other people in Gulfport have reported in the last 24 hours. For the official picture, check City of Gulfport Public Works for its outage page, alerts and social accounts.
Recent water reports in Gulfport
- Water reports in Gulfport, last 24h
- 0
- Most recent water report here
- 5 days ago
- Water reports across Mississippi, last 24h
- 0
- City population
- 72,394
Other outage types in Gulfport
Water Service Outages in cities near Gulfport
- Biloxi, MS 13 mi · City of Biloxi Public Works
- New Orleans, LA 65 mi · Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans
- Mobile, AL 66 mi · Mobile Area Water & Sewer System (MAWSS)
- Hattiesburg, MS 67 mi · City of Hattiesburg Water & Sewer
- Baton Rouge, LA 125 mi · Baton Rouge Water Company
- Jackson, MS 148 mi · JXN Water
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