Biloxi, MS: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 91/100
6 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Biloxi: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
In current tracking cycles, Biloxi records above-average water quality outcomes for MS; compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards and no systemic failures across its water systems.
How Biloxi Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Biloxi Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 14 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0017 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,100 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.22 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Biloxi
With 3 utilities splitting service in Biloxi, MS, water accountability is distributed across 7 systems on the federal record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Biloxi, Mississippi, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 65,470 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 6 ZIP codes.
2 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Biloxi: A (91/100)
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
Biloxi water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0017 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes 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): 6 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 2 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39532 | B | 12 | 2 | Diberville W/s |
| 39531 | A | 2 | 1 | City of Biloxi |
Areas with No Violations
All ZIP Codes in Biloxi
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 Biloxi
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 Biloxi
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Biloxi: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Remediation costs in Biloxi represent a moderate share of typical home values - worth budgeting for carefully, though within reach for most homeowners who plan ahead.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Biloxi. The estimated $1,480–$3,220 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 52% above the Mississippi average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Biloxi
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 Biloxi 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 Biloxi
Historical NFIP data for Biloxi contains 4,815 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $97,225. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% 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>$2,100</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 Biloxi, MS