Health Violations Found

Abbeville, MS (38601): 5 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 10 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Oxford)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 38601 in Abbeville, MS contain 37 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 5 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 5 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 5 health-based violations and 32 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
37 violations 5 health-based PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
10
Water Systems
28,500
People Served
5
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$220K
Median Home Value93% above state median ($114K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
20/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 38601 in Abbeville, Mississippi is mapped to the water system City of Oxford (EPA ID: MS0360011). This system provides water to approximately 28,500 people from groundwater sources.

There are 10 community water systems serving this area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.

Metal Measured Level EPA Action Level Status Sample Date or Period
Copper Action-level exceedance on record 1.3 mg/L Exceeds action level Not present in ZipCheckup accepted source data
How to read the copper row. EPA's reporting schema defines the copper CU90 code as an action-level exceedance (a system's 90th-percentile copper above the 1.3 mg/L action level), so this row reflects an exceedance on record, not a routine measurement. No copper concentration is shown because no verified unit is available for this value. A system with no copper record has not been shown to be clean: the absence of a recorded exceedance is not a measurement.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Oxford MS0360011 28,500 Groundwater
Harmontown Water Association Inc. MS0360007 1,393 Groundwater
Town of Abbeville-water Department MS0360001 386 Groundwater
Hurricane Creek Water Assn MS0360009 760 Groundwater
Westover Water Association, Inc. MS0360016 1,771 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Oxford (MS0360011) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 38601. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFOS, PFPeA, 6:2 FTS, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFBS, PFBA, PFOA, PFHpA.

Highest measured level: 0.0722 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in Abbeville

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 38601 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 37 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 38601 (primary system: City of Oxford), including 5 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 38601's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Oxford, a system mapped to ZIP code 38601, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 28,500 people.

How can I get my water tested in Abbeville?

If City of Oxford supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 38601?

38601 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Lafayette County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 38601's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 38601. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Abbeville, MS (38601): 5 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/38601/
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 38601

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
38675 Tula, MS 8.1 mi N/A 0
38677 University, MS 8.6 mi N/A 3
38655 Oxford, MS 10.0 mi N/A 53
38685 Waterford, MS 10.8 mi N/A 9
38659 Potts Camp, MS 11.9 mi N/A 8
38627 Etta, MS 15.6 mi N/A 28
38673 Taylor, MS 16.5 mi N/A 11
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38635 Holly Springs, MS 19.2 mi N/A 6
38650 Myrtle, MS 19.5 mi N/A 21

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