Water Quality in Hattiesburg, MS (39577)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39577.

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 30 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.

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

10,224

Population

20

Water Systems

33

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

City Of Hattiesburg

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

City Of Petal

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

City Of Wiggins

1 health-based
Groundwater 4,236 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Carnes Water Association #2

1 health-based
Groundwater 2,025 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Brooklyn Water Association

All resolved
Groundwater 1,901 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

New Zion Utilities, Inc

Groundwater 1,803 people served
0 violations

Carnes Water Association

All resolved
Groundwater 1,160 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Bond Com Utility Inc

Groundwater 445 people served
0 violations

Flint Creek Utility Assn

Purchased groundwater 346 people served
0 violations

Stone County Utility Authority

1 health-based
Groundwater 116 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bank Of Wiggins-South

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Hudsons Salvage

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Stone Sports Wear

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Wiggins Lumber Co Inc

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Stone-Wiggins Lumber Co

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Big Biloxi Recreation Area

All resolved
Groundwater 69 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Star Chevrolet Co. Inc.

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Dunn Paper Co

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Crown Zellerback

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Burger Hut Mchenry

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
8 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
8 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Hattiesburg (39577) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 33.

Fewer violations 86th 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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