Water Quality in Brandon, MS (39218)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39218.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 8 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.

6,873

Population

5

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

City Of Brandon

1 health-based
Groundwater 31,852 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

City Of Flowood

All resolved
Groundwater 27,997 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

City Of Pearl

All resolved
Groundwater 27,115 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

City Of Richland

2 health-based
Groundwater 7,000 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Clevelands Trailer Park

Groundwater 216 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Brandon (39218) 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.

Fewer violations 68th 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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