Water Quality in Ocean Springs, MS (39452)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39452.
Past Health-Based Violations
5 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 59 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
29,181
Population
22
Water Systems
64
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
West Jackson Co Utility Dist
City Of Ocean Springs
All resolvedCity Of Pascagoula
All resolvedCity Of Gautier
All resolvedCity Of Moss Point
2 health-basedIngalls Shipbuilding
Combined Utilities
All resolvedCity Of Lucedale
All resolvedRocky Creek Utilities, Inc
All resolvedMulti-Mart Water Association
All resolvedBexley Water Association
S E Greene Water Authority
All resolvedQuick Break, Llc
All resolvedAgricola Elementary School
Benndale Super Store
All resolvedBenndale School
3 health-basedSinging River Ed Assn Inc
Benndale Catfish House Llc
Bethel Childrens Home
Lucedale Livestock Prod
Tipton'S Town & Country
Jackson Co E. Port Auth.
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 and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Ocean Springs (39452) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 64.
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.