Lead Exceeds EPA Limit at 1 ZIP - Hattiesburg, MS
6 ZIP codes · 66 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 6 ZIP codes across Hattiesburg, MS. The area averages a grade A (87/100); 3 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Hattiesburg, MS. We compared 6 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade A (87/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 50% |
| B | 1 | 50% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Hattiesburg ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39406 | 98 | A | 6 | No data |
| 2 | 39401 | 75 | B | 27 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 3 | 39402 | — | — | 33 | 0.0104 mg/L |
| 4 | 39403 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 39404 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 39407 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 66 total violations across Hattiesburg
- 2 health-based violations
- 3 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 1 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 27 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 5 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 3 | 3 |
| Contaminant 0700 | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Hattiesburg?
ZIP code 39406 has the highest safety score in Hattiesburg at 98/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Hattiesburg water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 66 EPA violations are recorded; 1 of 3 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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