Water Quality in Laurel, MS (39168)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39168.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 17 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,270
Population
6
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
City Of Laurel
All resolvedTown Of Taylorsville
1 health-basedTri-County W/A #1-Jasper
All resolvedTri-County W/A #3-Summerland
All resolvedHatten Water Assn
All resolvedTri-County W/A #2-Smith
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Laurel (39168) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.
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.