Gulfport, MS: 8 Health Violations - Home Safety 91/100
6 ZIP codes · 11 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Gulfport: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Although water quality varies across any metro, Gulfport's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for MS - and documented violations are few.
How Gulfport Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Gulfport Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 42 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0067 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,350 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.22 - above typical levels.
Gulfport's Water Providers
Across Gulfport, MS, residential water comes from 3 primary utilities rather than a single consolidated provider. Each system operates independently - managing its own distribution infrastructure, rate schedules, and EPA compliance filings. Federal records track 11 water systems in the area, with these top providers accounting for the majority of residential connections.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Gulfport, Mississippi, covering 11 community water systems serving approximately 94,920 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. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Gulfport: 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
Gulfport water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0067 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
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 | 22 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 19 | 3 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 19 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 6 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39501 | A | 22 | 6 | Naval Construction Battal Ctr |
| 39503 | A | 18 | 1 | City of Gulfport |
| 39507 | A | 18 | 2 | City of Gulfport |
All ZIP Codes in Gulfport
- 39501 [A] - 22 violations ⚠
- 39502
- 39503 [A] - 18 violations ⚠
- 39505
- 39506
- 39507 [A] - 18 violations ⚠
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.
Gulfport Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Gulfport's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Gulfport
Property equity in Gulfport sits at a moderate ratio to estimated remediation costs - a classification that reframes the household financial perspective from routine maintenance to deliberate budgeting, where most homeowners have a realistic path to addressing documented water and safety issues if they map the financial commitment against available resources before committing to scope.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Gulfport. The estimated $1,583–$3,733 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 51% above the Mississippi average.
Gulfport: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Gulfport 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.
Gulfport: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Gulfport contains 4,701 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $79,547. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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>$2,350</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.
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