Water Quality in Greenwood, MS (39038)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39038.
Past Health-Based Violations
4 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 69 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,164
Population
15
Water Systems
73
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
City Of Greenwood
All resolvedCity Of Belzoni
3 health-basedHumphreys Co W/A #6-Gooden Lak
All resolvedHumphreys Co. W/A #3-Jaketown
All resolvedHumphreys Co. W/A #1-Midnight
All resolvedHumphreys Co. W/A #4-C&M
Humphreys Academy Foundation
Humphreys Co. W/A #2-Brooklyn
Humphreys Co-Tchula Lake #7
Freshwater Farms
1 health-basedLucius Ray System
Humphreys Co W/A #5-Woodyard
Producers Feed Mill
Aycock Farms
Cobb Water Association
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Greenwood (39038) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 73.
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.