Water Quality in Southaven, MS (38637)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38637.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 15 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.

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

26,647

Population

7

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

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 Horn Lake - Twin Lakes

All resolved
Groundwater 1,948 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Horn Lake - Holly Hills

All resolved
Groundwater 729 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
6 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
7.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Southaven (38637) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

Fewer violations 75th 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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