Water Quality in Laurel, MS (39476)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39476.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 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 18 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,600
Population
11
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
City Of Laurel
All resolvedBeat Iii W/A #1-Sand Hill
All resolvedN E Perry Utl Assn-#1
All resolvedSouthwest Wayne Water Assn
Town Of Richton
All resolvedBeat Iii W/A #3-Jonathan
Arlington W/A
1 health-basedArlington W/A-Hintonville
1 health-basedNortheast Perry W/A #2-Mcswain
Beat Iii W/A #2-Unity
Georgia Pacific Sawmill
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Laurel (39476) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
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.