Water Quality in Coldwater, MS (38665)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38665.

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 49 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,514

Population

4

Water Systems

50

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

Arkabutla Lake South Abundment

Groundwater 30,000 people served
0 violations

City Of Senatobia

1 health-based
Groundwater 8,354 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tunica County Utility District

All resolved
Groundwater 6,690 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.79 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Asl Water Association

All resolved
Groundwater 710 people served
47 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

5 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Coldwater (38665) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 50.

Fewer violations 91th 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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