CITY REPORT MS

Carson, MS: 2 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)

Key Facts for Carson Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0051 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 56% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 18.36.

Carson's Water Providers

Service in Carson, MS can differ by address: 3 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Carson, Mississippi (population ~853), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 6,775 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Carson water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0051 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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
39427 — 2 0 Lily Rose W/a #1

All ZIP Codes in Carson

  • 39427 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Carson Community Health Snapshot

10.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
21.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.4%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.7% ↑
Diabetes 21.8% ↑
Mental Health 17.4% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Carson's Water?

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Carson Infrastructure Age

1987
Median Build Year
56%
Built Before 1986
24%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 56% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Ask the water utility whether your address in Carson has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1987 cannot.

1987
Median Year Built
56%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
24%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (24%) 1970–1986 (32%) Post-1986 (44%)

Over half of homes in Carson were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Carson: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

56%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0051
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Carson?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations for Carson water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Carson water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Carson is 0.0051 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Carson?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Carson. The related population figure in our data is approximately 853 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Carson, MS: 2 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ms/carson/
BibTeX
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  year   = {2026},
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Page version: October 2026.

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