Water Quality in Canton, MS (39051)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39051.

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 23 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.

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

14,986

Population

19

Water Systems

25

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

Bear Creek W/A-West

Groundwater 26,677 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Ridgeland

Groundwater 24,340 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bear Creek W/A -East

Groundwater 18,770 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Canton

1 health-based
Groundwater 16,785 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Madison

All resolved
Groundwater 16,136 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Carthage

All resolved
Groundwater 4,901 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Freeny W/A #1

All resolved
Groundwater 2,962 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Freeny W/A #2-Rosebud System

Groundwater 2,550 people served
0 violations

New Providence Water Assn

Groundwater 2,226 people served
0 violations

Tyson Foods #1

Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations

Marydell Water Association

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,573 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Edinburg Domestic Water Association

All resolved
Groundwater 1,375 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Goshen Water Association

Purchased groundwater 380 people served
0 violations

Pilgrim Rest Water Association

All resolved
Groundwater 359 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

New Providence W/A-Red Dog Rd

Purchased groundwater 352 people served
0 violations

Choctaw Maid

Groundwater 263 people served
0 violations

Double K Farms

Groundwater 114 people served
0 violations

New Providence W/A--Thigpin Rd

Purchased groundwater 51 people served
0 violations

New Providence W/A (Hwy 25-E)

Purchased groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
9 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
9 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Canton (39051) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.

Fewer violations 82th 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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