Harperville, MS Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Harperville 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 Harperville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Harperville Water
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 17.18 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Harperville
A single utility carries the primary residential water load in Harperville, MS — the dominant provider across 1 federally tracked system.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Harperville, Mississippi, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,808 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Harperville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Harperville: B (73/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Harperville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Harperville
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39080 | B | C & C W/A | 1,808 |
All ZIP Codes in Harperville
- 39080 [B]
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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Harperville
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
Flood & Climate Risk in Harperville
A low NFIP claim count in Harperville suggests that flood events — when they occur — have been limited in extent. That pattern matters for water quality in a specific way: the mechanisms through which flooding degrades drinking water (treatment plants taking in heavily contaminated floodwater, septic and well systems backing up, distribution pipes experiencing pressure inversions) are all stress-threshold events. They become relevant when floods are frequent enough or severe enough to overwhelm normal infrastructure. At the volume this area shows, that threshold has rarely been approached.
Harperville has a relatively low flood history with 1 FEMA claims on record. While risk is limited, severe weather events can still impact water infrastructure.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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