Water Quality in Gulfport, MS (39573)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39573.

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 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.

10,931

Population

24

Water Systems

57

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

City Of Gulfport

Groundwater 75,056 people served
0 violations

City Of Gulfport-Orange Grove

Groundwater 31,144 people served
0 violations

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 Biloxi

Groundwater 23,310 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 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 Long Beach

Groundwater 18,514 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Diamondhead Utilities-North

All resolved
Groundwater 12,577 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 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)

Picayune Utilities, City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 11,859 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pearl River Central W/A

All resolved
Groundwater 11,830 people served
14 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Combined Utilities

All resolved
Groundwater 6,658 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Center W/A-Caesar System

Groundwater 6,455 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Lucedale

All resolved
Groundwater 3,164 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sunflower Utility Assc Inc

Groundwater 1,880 people served
0 violations

Ms Gulf Coast Community College

All resolved
Groundwater 600 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Ramsey Springs General Store, Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Deano'S Family Kitchen

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Red Creek Capital Investments, Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

The Real Grill

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Scenic Trails Inc

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Shaws Catfish House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
13 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
12 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

6 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Gulfport (39573) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 57.

Fewer violations 92th 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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