Water Quality in Ocean Springs, MS (39564)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39564.

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 21 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

43,240

Population

43

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (43)

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)

Singing River Mall Water Suply

Groundwater 4,000 people served
0 violations

Suburban Utilities-Corban Pl

Groundwater 1,295 people served
0 violations

Jourdan River Shores

Groundwater 855 people served
0 violations

Suburban Utilities-Espana Wood

Groundwater 700 people served
0 violations

P.A.C. Utility Co, Inc.

Groundwater 492 people served
0 violations

Gulf Islands Nat'L Seashore #2

Groundwater 411 people served
0 violations

City Of Ocean Springs-Sunplex

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Pearl River Welcome Center

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Suburban Utilities-Ft Bayou

Groundwater 340 people served
0 violations

Gulf Islands Natl Seashore #2

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Bryandale W/A

Groundwater 232 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jerry'S Truck Stop

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Colonial Estates # 3

1 health-based
Purchased groundwater 140 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Pine Grove Water System Inc

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

Jackson Co Welcome Center

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Hancock County Welcome Center

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Board Of Trustees

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Clay Johnson, Owner

Groundwater 95 people served
0 violations

Mockingbird Trailer Park

Groundwater 91 people served
0 violations

Tucker Hill Water Works Inc

Groundwater 89 people served
0 violations

Camp Journeys End

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Tuxachanie Estates #1

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Walker Road Water System

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Gulf Islands Natl Seashore #3

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Gulf Islands Natl Seahore #3

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Mike Russells Farm Supply

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Singing River Properties

Groundwater 49 people served
0 violations

Jim Ramsey

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

O T Coker

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Hwy 90 Trailer Court

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Fort Bayou Mobile Home Rentals

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Lyman Mdot

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Gulf Island Natl Seashore #1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dees Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Gulf Islands Natl Seashore

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Richard M Davis

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Gulf Islands Natl Seashore #4

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 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 (39564) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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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