Meridian, MS: 49 Violations — 81/100 (2026)
7 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
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 Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Meridian, MS
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Meridian's 7 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Meridian Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 49 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0013 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 10 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Meridian, Mississippi, covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 59,019 people.
7 of 7 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Meridian: B (81/100)
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
Meridian water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0013 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 32 | 7 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 8 | 7 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39301 | B | 7 | 0 | Long Creek Water Assn #2 |
| 39302 | B | 7 | 0 | City of Meridian |
| 39303 | A | 7 | 0 | City of Meridian |
| 39304 | A | 7 | 0 | City of Meridian |
| 39305 | B | 7 | 0 | Nts Utility Association |
| 39307 | B | 7 | 0 | Nts Utility Association |
| 39309 | A | 7 | 0 | City of Meridian |
All ZIP Codes in Meridian
- 39301 [B] — 7 violations
- 39302 [B] — 7 violations
- 39303 [A] — 7 violations
- 39304 [A] — 7 violations
- 39305 [B] — 7 violations
- 39307 [B] — 7 violations
- 39309 [A] — 7 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
Updated daily.
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: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
The National Flood Insurance Program captures decades of claims at the local level, building a record of cumulative community flood exposure. For Meridian, that record documents 250 claims and 57% of ZIP codes inside FEMA-designated flood zones. What makes those numbers relevant to water quality is the set of mechanisms flooding activates: heavy precipitation that floods treatment intake zones can introduce contaminants upstream of normal filtration; well casings in low-lying areas can be infiltrated by floodwaters carrying bacteria, sediment, and chemical residue; and distribution system pressure changes during flooding can create backflow conditions. These effects become more probable as flood frequency and magnitude increase — and the NFIP record indicates both are meaningful factors locally.
Meridian has a moderate flood history with 250 FEMA claims averaging $11,770 per payout. 57% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Meridian, MS