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

Groundwater 28,544 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Ocean Springs

All resolved
Groundwater 26,168 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Pascagoula

All resolved
Groundwater 22,686 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Gautier

All resolved
Groundwater 22,253 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Moss Point

2 health-based
Groundwater 12,524 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Ingalls Shipbuilding

Groundwater 12,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Combined Utilities

All resolved
Groundwater 6,658 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Lucedale

All resolved
Groundwater 3,164 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rocky Creek Utilities, Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 2,095 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Multi-Mart Water Association

All resolved
Groundwater 1,785 people served
22 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 14.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bexley Water Association

Groundwater 1,486 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

S E Greene Water Authority

All resolved
Groundwater 1,375 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Quick Break, Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 600 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Agricola Elementary School

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Benndale Super Store

All resolved
Groundwater 210 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Benndale School

3 health-based
Groundwater 175 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Singing River Ed Assn Inc

Groundwater 136 people served
0 violations

Benndale Catfish House Llc

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Bethel Childrens Home

Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations

Lucedale Livestock Prod

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Tipton'S Town & Country

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Jackson Co E. Port Auth.

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
12 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
11 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

6 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 93th 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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