Water Quality in Southaven, MS (38632)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38632.

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 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

31,374

Population

20

Water Systems

23

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

City Of Southaven

Groundwater 56,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Olive Branch

All resolved
Groundwater 54,025 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Hernando

1 health-based
Groundwater 14,457 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Horn Lake

Groundwater 13,649 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Horn Lake Water Association

All resolved
Groundwater 12,735 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Hernando-Jaybird

1 health-based
Groundwater 6,750 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eudora Utilities Association

Groundwater 3,749 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Hernando - Laughter

1 health-based
Groundwater 2,521 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Belmont Water Association

Groundwater 2,265 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

North Ms Utilities-Chick Bluff

Purchased groundwater 1,120 people served
0 violations

North Ms Utilities-Lake O Hill

Purchased groundwater 810 people served
0 violations

North Ms Utilities-Maywood

Groundwater 556 people served
0 violations

Desoto County Welcome Center

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Koko Reef Water Co

Groundwater 154 people served
0 violations

C-You

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Oak Hill Baptist Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Camp Currier

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Hernando Boneless Beef Co

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Highway 55 Rest Area

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Southaven (38632) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.

Fewer violations 81th percentile More violations

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.

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