Houlka, MS (38850): 2 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
EPA data combined for 7 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Town of New Houlka)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 38850 in Houlka, MS contain 27 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 2 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 2 health-based violations and 25 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0023 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Your Water System
ZIP code 38850 in Houlka, Mississippi is mapped to the water system Town of New Houlka (EPA ID: MS0090003). This system provides water to approximately 1,515 people from groundwater sources.
There are 7 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of New Houlka | MS0090003 | 1,515 | Groundwater |
| Thorn Water Association | MS0090024 | 1,756 | Groundwater |
| Mt Comfort W/a | MS0070010 | 1,085 | Groundwater |
| City of Okolona | MS0090007 | 2,800 | Groundwater |
| Algoma Water Association | MS0580001 | 6,879 | Groundwater |
Other Water Quality Reports in Mississippi
- 38601 (Abbeville) - 37 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38602 (Arkabutla)
- 38603 (Ashland) - 10 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38606 (Batesville) - 62 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38609 (Belen)
- 38610 (Blue Mountain) - 19 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38611 (Byhalia) - 18 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38614 (Clarksdale) - 50 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38617 (Coahoma) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38618 (Coldwater) - 20 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38619 (Como) - 99 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38620 (Courtland) - 45 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38621 (Crenshaw) - 99 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38622 (Crowder)
- 38623 (Darling)
- 38625 (Dumas) - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38626 (Dundee) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 38627 (Etta) - 28 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38628 (Falcon)
- 38629 (Falkner) - 10 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 38820 (Algoma) - 8 mi
- 38877 (Van Vleet) - 10 mi
- 38864 (Randolph) - 10 mi - 29 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38851 (Houston) - 12 mi - 17 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38875 (Trebloc) - 12 mi
- 38863 (Pontotoc) - 12 mi - 58 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38878 (Vardaman) - 12 mi - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38874 (Toccopola) - 16 mi
- 38915 (Bruce) - 17 mi - 16 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 39776 (Woodland) - 17 mi - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Town of New Houlka (MS0090003) on EPA.gov.
5 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.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 38850 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 38850 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 27 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 38850 (primary system: Town of New Houlka), including 2 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 38850's water come from?
The recorded water source for Town of New Houlka, a system mapped to ZIP code 38850, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 1,515 people.
How can I get my water tested in Houlka?
If Town of New Houlka 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.
Is lead a concern in 38850 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 38850 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00228 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 38850?
38850 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Chickasaw County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Houlka, MS (38850): 2 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/38850/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 38850
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38820 | Algoma, MS | 8.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 38877 | Van Vleet, MS | 10.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 38864 | Randolph, MS | 10.3 mi | N/A | 29 |
| 38851 | Houston, MS | 11.7 mi | N/A | 17 |
| 38875 | Trebloc, MS | 11.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 38863 | Pontotoc, MS | 11.7 mi | N/A | 58 |
| 38878 | Vardaman, MS | 12.4 mi | N/A | 13 |
| 38874 | Toccopola, MS | 16.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 38915 | Bruce, MS | 17.3 mi | N/A | 16 |
| 39776 | Woodland, MS | 17.3 mi | N/A | 12 |
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