ZipCheckup grade for 38948: A.
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Oakland, MS (38948): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 97/100
EPA data combined for 7 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Billys Creek Rural W/a)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 38948 in Oakland, MS contain 7 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 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 1 health-based violation and 6 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0008 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 97/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (5) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 38948 in Oakland, Mississippi is mapped to the water system Billys Creek Rural W/a (EPA ID: MS0810015). This system provides water to approximately 1,532 people from groundwater sources.
There are 7 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billys Creek Rural W/a | MS0810015 | 1,532 | Groundwater |
| Tillatoba Water Association | MS0810009 | 1,200 | Groundwater |
| Jeff Davis W/a Inc. | MS0810005 | 1,312 | Groundwater |
| Cypress Creek Rural Wtr Assn | MS0810003 | 325 | Groundwater |
| Blue Cane, Cowart & Tippo W/a. | MS0680037 | 1,191 | 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
- 38961 (Tillatoba) - 6 mi - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38927 (Enid) - 8 mi - 22 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38658 (Pope) - 10 mi - 42 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38953 (Scobey) - 10 mi
- 38620 (Courtland) - 13 mi - 45 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38920 (Cascilla) - 14 mi - 96 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38921 (Charleston) - 15 mi - 19 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38965 (Water Valley) - 15 mi - 34 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38622 (Crowder) - 16 mi
- 38922 (Coffeeville) - 16 mi - 4 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 Billys Creek Rural W/a (MS0810015) 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.
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 38948 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 7 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 38948 (primary system: Billys Creek Rural W/a), including 1 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 38948's water come from?
The recorded water source for Billys Creek Rural W/a, a system mapped to ZIP code 38948, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 1,532 people.
How does Oakland water compare to the national average?
Oakland's Home Safety Score ranks better than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 73% within Mississippi.
How can I get my water tested in Oakland?
If Billys Creek Rural W/a 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 38948 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 38948 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0008 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 38948?
38948 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Yalobusha 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). Oakland, MS (38948): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 97/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/38948/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 38948
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38961 | Tillatoba, MS | 6.3 mi | A | 7 |
| 38927 | Enid, MS | 7.5 mi | N/A | 22 |
| 38658 | Pope, MS | 10.3 mi | N/A | 42 |
| 38953 | Scobey, MS | 10.4 mi | A | 0 |
| 38620 | Courtland, MS | 13.1 mi | N/A | 45 |
| 38920 | Cascilla, MS | 14.4 mi | N/A | 96 |
| 38921 | Charleston, MS | 14.7 mi | N/A | 19 |
| 38965 | Water Valley, MS | 15.2 mi | A | 34 |
| 38622 | Crowder, MS | 15.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 38922 | Coffeeville, MS | 16.0 mi | A | 4 |
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