Water Quality in Hattiesburg, MS (39465)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39465.

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 26 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

22,882

Population

10

Water Systems

27

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

City Of Hattiesburg

All resolved
Groundwater 43,449 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

City Of Laurel

All resolved
Groundwater 18,100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Petal

All resolved
Groundwater 9,509 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Barrontown W/A

Groundwater 7,999 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sunrise Utility Assn Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 6,067 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eastabuchie Water Association

1 health-based
Groundwater 2,363 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.99 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Runnelstown-North

All resolved
Groundwater 1,968 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Runnelstown-South

Groundwater 675 people served
0 violations

Hancock Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 128 people served
0 violations

Miss Power Company-Plant Eaton

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.99 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Hattiesburg (39465) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.

Fewer violations 83th 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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