Water Quality in Oxford, MS (38655)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38655.
Active Health Violations
4 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
46,156
Population
47
Water Systems
40
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (47)
City Of Oxford
All resolvedUniversity Of Mississippi
Punkin W/A #1
All resolvedAnchor Water Association
Westover Water Association, Inc
All resolvedHopewell Water Association
All resolvedEast Oxford Water Association
1 health-basedCampground Water Assn
All resolvedCollege Hill Water Assn
All resolvedYocona Water Association, Inc.
1 health-basedBrittany Woods Water Sys
Thacker Heights Water Sys
College Hill Heights W/Sys
Denmark Water Association
Quail Creek Water System
Olin Winchester-Oxford
1 health-basedOxford-Lafayette Ind. Park
Woodland Hills Water System
Dooleyville Water Association
Chewalla Lake
Lafayette Springs Water Assn
1 health-basedLakeway Gardens Water Sys
Western Hills Water System
Dollar General Briggs Store 24944
West Spring Hill Water Sys
Mobile City Trailer Park
Lafayette Civic Center W/S
A B E Tula Water System
City Of Oxford (Price Hill)
Punkin W/A #2-Deer Run
All resolvedThomas N Fitts, Mgr
Cottage Pointe Water System
Teckville Mobile Home Park
Newman Mobile Home Park
Gordon Lake Subdivision
Roseburg Forest Products
Pine Creek Cove Apts.
Collierville & Byhalia Farms
E L Hooker Subdivision
Puskus Lake Campground
Bill Webster
Oakview Manor Apartments
Home Ice Co.
Sardis Work Center
Coontown Landing
Avent Milk Plant
Country View Mobile Home Park
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Oxford (38655) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 40.
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.