Septic service in Mississippi

SepticTank.com covers 149 cities and towns in Mississippi, home to about 1,421,155 people. The largest are Jackson, Gulfport and Southaven.

Soil and climate differ across Mississippi. In the 149 cities with local data so far, a median of 95% of nearby mapped soils are rated very limited for septic absorption fields, and yearly precipitation ranges from about 52 to 63 inches. Each city page shows the figures for that area.

Septic permits in Mississippi are handled by state and county health or environmental agencies. Check with your county before installing, replacing or making major repairs to a system, and ask your septic company which rules apply to your property.