Bay Saint Louis, MS: 17 Violations - Home Safety 93/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Bay Saint Louis: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Water utilities in Bay Saint Louis have maintained a consistent compliance record over recent monitoring periods - the city's above-average grade in MS reflects low violation rates and no systemic health concerns flagged in current data.
How Bay Saint Louis Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Bay Saint Louis Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 17 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.009 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,150 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.82 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Bay Saint Louis
Multiple utilities divide Bay Saint Louis, MS's water service - 3 leading providers among 5 on the federal register.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 15,471 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Bay Saint Louis: A (93/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Bay Saint Louis water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0090 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39520 | A | 17 | 5 | City of Bay St Louis |
All ZIP Codes in Bay Saint Louis
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Bay Saint Louis
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Bay Saint Louis
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Bay Saint Louis: Remediation Cost in Perspective
How does remediation fit within the broader financial picture for Bay Saint Louis homeowners? The equity share is moderate - large enough that treating it as a real planning consideration makes sense, and manageable enough that most homeowners have a clear path to addressing documented water and safety issues when they approach the commitment with deliberate advance budgeting rather than as an unplanned expense.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Bay Saint Louis. The estimated $1,500–$3,250 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 59% above the Mississippi average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Bay Saint Louis
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Bay Saint Louis appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Bay Saint Louis
Historical NFIP data for Bay Saint Louis contains 6,058 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $72,564. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,150</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bay Saint Louis, MS