Water Quality in CHARLESTON, MS (38921)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38921.

384

Total Violations

33

Health-Based

351

Monitoring / Reporting

373

Resolved

What does this mean?

373 of 384 violations have been resolved. 33 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 351 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 13 Population served: 7,268

Violations Detail (384 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.012Sep 30, 2025ActiveSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.012Sep 30, 2025ActiveSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.011Mar 31, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.011Mar 31, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.011Mar 31, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.011Mar 31, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.011Mar 31, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.011Mar 31, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(8)

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Active

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Active

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

2024(16)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CHARLESTON (38921) has 384 recorded violations, including 33 health-based. 11 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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