CITY REPORT MS HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 3

Olive Branch, MS: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 97/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Olive Branch: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Based on available records, Olive Branch, MS holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.

How Olive Branch Compares

Olive Branch97/100
Mississippi avg89/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 97
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$284K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Key Facts for Olive Branch Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 25 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 18% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.99.

Olive Branch's Water Providers

Among 5 systems linked to Olive Branch, MS, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Olive Branch, Mississippi (population ~57,334), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 120,543 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Olive Branch: A (97/100)

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

Olive Branch water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 8 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 8 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 8 1
Arsenic Inorganic 2 1
Barium Inorganic 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
38654 A 25 3 City of Olive Branch

All ZIP Codes in Olive Branch

  • 38654 [A] - 25 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Olive Branch Community Health Snapshot

9.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.4%
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 9.7% ↓
Diabetes 12.4% ↑
Mental Health 16.4% ↑

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

What's in Olive Branch's Water?

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 8 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
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 8 violations
Treatment Technique

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Olive Branch Infrastructure Age

2009
Median Build Year
18%
Built Before 1986
6%
Built Before 1970
PEX or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Whether your home in Olive Branch was built before or after 1986 matters more than the citywide median of 2009, because the 1986 federal lead restrictions cover plumbing installed after that point.

2009
Median Year Built
18%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
6%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (6%) 1970–1986 (12%) Post-1986 (82%)

Most homes in Olive Branch were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Olive Branch

Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Olive Branch lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.

Median Home Value
$284,400
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Olive Branch 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 123% above the Mississippi average.

Olive Branch: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

18%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0018
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.

18% of the Olive Branch housing stock dates from before 1986, the year Congress limited lead in pipes, solder and flux. Water systems report lead as the 90th percentile of their tap samples, and the average of those results across the city's ZIP codes is below 0.010 mg/L. Because lead in drinking water usually comes from corrosion of a building's own service line and plumbing, that average cannot stand in for a single address.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Olive Branch: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

53
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$35,480
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Olive Branch contains 53 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $35,480. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 Olive Branch, MS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Olive Branch, MS?
Olive Branch has an average Home Safety Score of 97/100 (Grade A) 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. 25 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 Olive Branch?
EPA records list 25 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations for Olive Branch water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Olive Branch water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Olive Branch is 0.0018 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 Olive Branch compare to Mississippi average?
Olive Branch has an average Home Safety Score of 97/100, which is at or above the Mississippi state average of 89/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Olive Branch?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Olive Branch. The related population figure in our data is approximately 57,334 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Olive Branch?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Olive Branch: $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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