Water Quality in Oxford, MS (38965)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38965.
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 9 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,963
Population
17
Water Systems
11
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
City Of Oxford
All resolvedUniversity Of Mississippi
City Of Water Valley
All resolvedWater Valley Holley Carb
Billys Creek Rural W/A
Yalobusha Water/Sewer Dist #1
Jeff Davis W/A Inc
Tri-Lakes Water Assn-West
Yalobusha Water/Sewer Dist #2
Tri-Lakes Water Assn-East
Water Valley Mott'S Inc.
Otuckolofa Water Association
All resolvedTri-Lakes Water Assn-East
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc
2 health-basedJeff Davis School
Edwards Water Supply
Columbia Gulf Transmission Co
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Oxford (38965) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.
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.