Water Quality in Ocean Springs, MS (39553)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39553.

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 17 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.

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

17,225

Population

39

Water Systems

19

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (39)

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)

Ms Gulf Coast Jr College

Groundwater 2,672 people served
0 violations

Gordon Ellingson

Purchased groundwater 1,044 people served
0 violations

Gordon Ellingson

Groundwater 970 people served
0 violations

Jerry Lee

Groundwater 952 people served
0 violations

Singing River Elementary

Groundwater 605 people served
0 violations

Gordon Ellingson

Groundwater 563 people served
0 violations

Robert J Verheeck

Groundwater 426 people served
0 violations

Loretta Box Mgr

Groundwater 380 people served
0 violations

Martin Bluff W Asso-Cambridge

Groundwater 357 people served
0 violations

Gautier Elem School

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Gordon Ellingson

Groundwater 272 people served
0 violations

Lloyd Boggio

Groundwater 268 people served
0 violations

Gordon Ellingson

Groundwater 259 people served
0 violations

Martin Bluff Assn Cambridge Vl

Groundwater 252 people served
0 violations

Dodges Store

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Omelet Shoppe

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Spanish Trail Lanes

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Fords Truck Stop

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Robert J Verheeck

Groundwater 182 people served
0 violations

Wesley Simmons

Groundwater 178 people served
0 violations

Pizza Hut

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Robert J Verheeck

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Lemoyne Grove Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 139 people served
0 violations

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

U G Dailey

Groundwater 88 people served
0 violations

Tiki Restaurant

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Josie Gautier, Owner

Groundwater 71 people served
0 violations

Swetman'S Trailer Park

Groundwater 68 people served
0 violations

Dr Royce Luke

Groundwater 58 people served
0 violations

R A Johnston

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

M H Mcelhenney

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

J Harold Parker

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Foster Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

5 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Ocean Springs (39553) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.

Fewer violations 78th 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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