Columbus, MS: 35 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
6 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Columbus Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 35 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0026 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.62.
Columbus's Water Providers
The 3 largest of 10 systems connected with Columbus, MS are listed below.
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Columbus, Mississippi, covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 48,322 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 6 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Columbus water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0026 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
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 | 22 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | 3 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39701 | — | 18 | 1 | Columbus Light & Water |
| 39705 | — | 13 | 0 | East Lowndes W/a #2-huckleberry |
| 39702 | — | 8 | 0 | Columbus Light & Water |
All ZIP Codes in Columbus
- 39701 - 18 violations ⚠
- 39702 - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 39703
- 39704
- 39705 - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 39710
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.
Columbus Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Columbus's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Columbus
Relative to home values, Columbus remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in Columbus can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 12% above the Mississippi average.
Columbus: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Available area-level lead records for Columbus do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.
Columbus: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Columbus contains 1,134 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $7,775. 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 $300 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 Columbus, MS