Water Quality in Houlka, MS (38850)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38850.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,972

Population

5

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Houlka-Houston W/A

All resolved
Groundwater 1,668 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Town Of New Houlka

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,515 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Houlka-Washington Ext

1 health-based
Groundwater 570 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

E F Dyer Manufacturing Co

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Ponderosa Manufacturing Co

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

How Does This Compare?

Houlka (38850) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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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