Meridian, MS: 24 Violations - Home Safety 96/100
7 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Meridian: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Within Meridian, safety indicators for tap water remain above the MS median - documented violations are infrequent and the city's compliance record sits in the upper tier.
How Meridian Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Meridian Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 24 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0033 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.1 - above typical levels.
Meridian's Water Providers
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Meridian, MS's residential water connections out of 8 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Meridian, Mississippi, covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 59,019 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 7 ZIP codes.
4 of 4 ZIP codes 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Meridian: A (96/100)
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
Meridian water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0033 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 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): 7 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 28 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 26 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39301 | A | 17 | 0 | Long Creek Water Assn #2 |
| 39305 | A | 14 | 0 | North Lauderdale W/a, Inc. |
| 39307 | A | 10 | 0 | North Lauderdale W/a, Inc. |
| 39309 | A | 4 | 0 | Meridian Naval Air Station |
All ZIP Codes in Meridian
- 39301 [A] - 17 violations
- 39302
- 39303
- 39304
- 39305 [A] - 14 violations
- 39307 [A] - 10 violations
- 39309 [A] - 4 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.
Meridian 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 Meridian's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Meridian
Middle of the range - Meridian homeowners face a remediation share that calls for real financial attention without reaching crisis territory.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Meridian. The estimated $800–$1,800 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 17% below the Mississippi average.
Meridian: 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 Meridian 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.
Meridian: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Meridian contains 269 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $20,448. 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 <strong>$1,200</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Meridian, MS