Mississippi — 3rd District
119th Congress · 118 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 118 ZIP codes in Mississippi's 3rd District: the district earns a grade B (84/100). 729 EPA violations on record, 203 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Mississippi's 3rd District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39087 | Hillsboro | 99 | A | 0 |
| 2 | 39427 | Carson | 99 | A | 0 |
| 3 | 39148 | Piney Woods | 98 | A | 11 (1 health) |
| 4 | 39327 | Decatur | 98 | A | 11 (1 health) |
| 5 | 39352 | Porterville | 98 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 6 | 39603 | Brookhaven | 98 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 7 | 39320 | Bailey | 97 | A | 1 |
| 8 | 39161 | Sandhill | 95 | A | 2 |
| 9 | 39167 | Star | 95 | A | 3 |
| 10 | 39338 | Louin | 95 | A | 3 |
| 11 | 39347 | Pachuta | 95 | A | 0 |
| 12 | 39356 | Rose Hill | 95 | A | 2 |
| 13 | 39358 | Scooba | 95 | A | 2 |
| 14 | 39365 | Union | 95 | A | 2 |
| 15 | 39643 | Kokomo | 95 | A | 2 |
| 16 | 39657 | Osyka | 95 | A | 0 |
| 17 | 39662 | Ruth | 95 | A | 2 |
| 18 | 39663 | Silver Creek | 95 | A | 0 |
| 19 | 39043 | Brandon | 94 | A | 7 (1 health) |
| 20 | 39074 | Forest | 94 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 21 | 39168 | Taylorsville | 94 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 22 | 39474 | Prentiss | 94 | A | 7 (1 health) |
| 23 | 39602 | Brookhaven | 94 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 24 | 39665 | Sontag | 94 | A | 12 (1 health) |
| 25 | 39082 | Harrisville | 93 | A | 1 |
| 26 | 39092 | Lake | 93 | A | 1 |
| 27 | 39130 | Madison | 93 | A | 2 |
| 28 | 39151 | Puckett | 93 | A | 1 |
| 29 | 39346 | Noxapater | 93 | A | 3 |
| 30 | 39348 | Paulding | 93 | A | 2 |
| 31 | 39359 | Sebastopol | 93 | A | 1 |
| 32 | 39421 | Bassfield | 93 | A | 3 |
| 33 | 39158 | Ridgeland | 92 | A | 9 (3 health) |
| 34 | 39762 | Mississippi State | 92 | A | 6 |
| 35 | 39044 | Braxton | 91 | A | 2 |
| 36 | 39325 | Collinsville | 91 | A | 2 |
| 37 | 39337 | Little Rock | 91 | A | 2 |
| 38 | 39439 | Heidelberg | 91 | A | 2 |
| 39 | 39481 | Stringer | 91 | A | 2 |
| 40 | 39629 | Bogue Chitto | 91 | A | 2 |
| 41 | 39641 | Jayess | 91 | A | 2 |
| 42 | 39145 | Pelahatchie | 89 | A | 9 (1 health) |
| 43 | 39149 | Pinola | 89 | A | 3 |
| 44 | 39193 | Whitfield | 89 | A | 6 |
| 45 | 39288 | Pearl | 89 | A | 11 (1 health) |
| 46 | 39323 | Chunky | 89 | A | 3 |
| 47 | 39342 | Marion | 89 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 48 | 39354 | Preston | 89 | A | 5 |
| 49 | 39428 | Collins | 89 | A | 7 (1 health) |
| 50 | 39479 | Seminary | 89 | A | 5 (1 health) |
Overview
Mississippi's 3rd District encompasses 118 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (84/100).
729 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 203 are health-based violations. About 83% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 289 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 66 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) - 56 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 56 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 41 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1982 (~44 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 118 ZIP codes in Mississippi's 3rd District.