Water Quality in Houston, MS (38851)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38851.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 10 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are17 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 76% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,802
Population
10
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
Loading map...
Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
City Of Houston
All resolvedSparta Water Association #1
All resolvedSoutheast Chickasaw W/A #1
All resolvedThorn Water Association
All resolvedSoutheast Chickasaw Water Assn
Sparta W/A #3
Sparta Water Association #2
Pyland Water Association
Sleepy Hollow Camp Ground
Johnson Creek W/A
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Houston (38851) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.