Water Quality in Hattiesburg, MS (39455)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39455.
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 55 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,937
Population
21
Water Systems
58
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
City Of Hattiesburg
All resolvedWest Lamar Water Assn #1
All resolvedNorth Lamar Water Association
All resolvedPicayune Utilities, City Of
All resolvedPearl River Central W/A
All resolvedCity Of Petal
All resolvedLamar Park Water & Sewage Assn
All resolvedProgress Comm Water Assn
Arnold Line Water Association
All resolvedCenter W/A-Caesar System
North Lumberton Utility Assn
1 health-basedMagnolia Water Association
All resolvedCity Of Lumberton
1 health-basedSpring Hill Water Assn.
1 health-basedNorth Lumberton-Baxterville
Country Side Motel And Rest
Gulf Service Station
King'S Arrow Ranch
Wolf River Ranch
Kings Arrow Ranch
Kings Arrow Ranch Inn
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Hattiesburg (39455) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 58.
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.