Water Quality in Ackerman, MS (39735)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 39735.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 13 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,587

Population

6

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Reform Water Association

All resolved
Groundwater 1,742 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Town Of Ackerman

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,594 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Choctaw Water Assn

Purchased groundwater 583 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fentress Community W/S

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 544 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Us Forestry Service

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Choctaw Lake

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 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.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Ackerman (39735) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th 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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