Ocean Springs, MS: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 93/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Ocean Springs: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Tap water system records for Ocean Springs, MS support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
How Ocean Springs Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Ocean Springs Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 22 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0026 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.68.
Water Systems Serving Ocean Springs
Among 5 systems linked to Ocean Springs, MS, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 42,295 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Ocean Springs: A (93/100)
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
Ocean Springs water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0026 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
2 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 16 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 14 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39564 | A | 22 | 1 | West Jackson Company Utility District |
All ZIP Codes in Ocean Springs
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.
CDC Health Data for Ocean Springs
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Ocean Springs
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Ocean Springs: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Ocean Springs, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Ocean Springs can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 73% above the Mississippi average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Ocean Springs
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 Ocean Springs 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Ocean Springs
Historical NFIP data for Ocean Springs contains 2,990 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $99,425. 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 $300 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 Ocean Springs, MS