Wayside, MS Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Wayside, MS water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.
How Wayside Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Wayside Water: The Quick Version
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 17.73 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Wayside
With one provider handling most of Wayside's residential supply in MS, water service accountability is concentrated in a single utility among the 1 system on record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wayside, Mississippi, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 29,602 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Wayside — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Wayside: B (73/100)
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
Wayside water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Wayside
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38780 | B | CITY OF GREENVILLE | 29,602 |
All ZIP Codes in Wayside
- 38780 [B]
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.
CDC Health Data for Wayside
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
Climate-Related Water Risk for Wayside
Insurance claims filed under FEMA's NFIP for Wayside remain modest — consistent with limited flood exposure and an environment where flood-related water quality disruptions stay infrequent. The mechanisms connecting flooding to water safety are real but require event conditions that rarely appear at this claim volume.
Wayside has a relatively low flood history with 4 FEMA claims on record. While risk is limited, severe weather events can still impact water infrastructure.
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
Deep Dive Reports
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