Water Quality in Oxford, MS (38606)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38606.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 29 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
16,156
Population
29
Water Systems
32
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)
City Of Oxford
All resolvedUniversity Of Mississippi
City Of Batesville
All resolvedHotophia Water Association
All resolvedIndependence Water Association
1 health-basedSardis Lake Community W/A
2 health-basedMt Olivet Water Association
All resolvedLove Joy Water Assn
All resolvedR G O'Neal, President
Concord-Macedonia W/A
Robert Miles
Aci Building Systems, Llc
All resolvedParker-Hannafin
I 55 & 6 Exit Cafe
Coles Point Marina
I-55 Rest Area North
Crystal Water Company
South Side Inc
T P Enterprises-Dogwood Hills
Cube Ice Company
4 H Club Camp
Coles Point Water Works
Macedonia Headstart
Ms Shirley Estridge, Manager
Church Of Christ
Bynum Creek Picinic Area
Plum Point Picnic Area
Clear Creek Landing Pt Iii
J R Majors
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2024
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2022
How Does This Compare?
Oxford (38606) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.