City of Jackson
EPA ID: MS0250008 · 189,673 people served · 33 ZIP codes
Tallying the federal enforcement file for City of Jackson yields 18 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 189,673 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 10 (2022) to 194 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Jackson Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Jackson serves a community with a median household income of $48,308 and an estimated 211,024 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 59% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Jackson's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Hinds County, Mississippi rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Jackson compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of Jackson (EPA ID: MS0250008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 189,673 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 33 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| September 6, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 5, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 6 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39201 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39202 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39203 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39204 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39205 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39206 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39207 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39209 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39210 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39211 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39212 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39213 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39215 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39216 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39217 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39225 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39235 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39236 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39250 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 39269 | 0.0041 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 17 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 16 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 33 ZIP codes:
39056 · 39154 · 39170 · 39174 · 39201 39202 · 39203 · 39204 · 39205 · 39206 39207 · 39209 · 39210 · 39211 · 39212 39213 · 39215 · 39216 · 39217 · 39225 39235 · 39236 · 39250 · 39269 · 39271 39272 · 39282 · 39283 · 39284 · 39286 39289 · 39296 · 39298
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Jackson (MS0250008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Jackson water safe to drink?
City of Jackson has recorded 28 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Jackson serve?
City of Jackson serves approximately 189,673 people across 33 ZIP codes in Mississippi.
Where does City of Jackson get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
City of Jackson (EPA ID: MS0250008) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.