CITY REPORT MS HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 35

Jackson, MS: 35 Health Violations - Home Safety 81/100

28 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Jackson: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (35 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →

Tap water system records for Jackson, MS support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.

How Jackson Compares

Jackson81/100
Mississippi avg89/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

28
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems
12
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 81
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$106K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.6% of home value)

Water Quality Map: Jackson, MS

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Score Distribution

Safety grade breakdown for Jackson's 10 ZIP codes.

A
0
B
10
C
0
D
0
F
0

Key Facts for Jackson Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 42 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0041 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.26.

Jackson's Water Providers

The 3 largest of 6 systems connected with Jackson, MS are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 28 ZIP codes in Jackson, Mississippi (population ~151,025), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 282,156 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 12 of 28 ZIP codes.

12 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 35 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Jackson: B (81/100)

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

Jackson water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0041 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 12 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

28 of 28 ZIP records with known zones are 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 104 12
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 78 12
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 60 12
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 58 12
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 13 12

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
39209 B 37 31 City of Jackson
39212 B 27 25 City of Jackson
39213 B 27 23 City of Jackson
39211 B 26 23 City of Jackson
39201 B 24 22 City of Jackson
39202 B 24 22 City of Jackson
39203 B 24 22 City of Jackson
39204 — 24 22 City of Jackson
39206 B 24 22 City of Jackson
39210 — 24 22 City of Jackson

All ZIP Codes in Jackson

Data Sources

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

Jackson Community Health Snapshot

10.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
16.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.2%
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 10.5% ↑
Diabetes 16.8% ↑
Mental Health 17.2% ↑

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

What's in Jackson's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule 104 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 78 violations
Treatment Technique
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 60 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Jackson

Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Jackson stays at or under the 1% mark.

Median Home Value
$105,500
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Estimated remediation costs in Jackson can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 17% below the Mississippi average.

Jackson: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

0.0041
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.

Available area-level lead records for Jackson 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.

Jackson: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

4,436
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$18,717
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
85%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Jackson contains 4,436 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $18,717. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 85% 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 $600 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 Jackson, MS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Jackson, MS?
Jackson has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 42 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Jackson?
EPA records list 42 EPA violations, including 35 health-based violations for Jackson water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 28 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Jackson water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Jackson is 0.0041 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 does Jackson compare to Mississippi average?
Jackson has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100, which is below the Mississippi state average of 89/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Jackson?
Our records map 6 water systems to 28 ZIP codes in Jackson. The related population figure in our data is approximately 151,025 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Jackson?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Jackson: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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