ZIP Code 39401
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
5
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
5
Water Systems
138%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 138% of limit
Detected: 5.50 ppt
SOUTHWEST COVINGTON W/A
MS0160009 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 13000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
GLENDALE UTILITY DISTRICT
MS0180007 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 10500.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CITY OF HATTIESBURG
MS0180008 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 9200.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SUNRISE UTILITY ASSN INC
MS0180013 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
1
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.50ppt | 138% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
SOUTHWEST JONES W/A-NORTH
MS0340019 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Mississippi
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 10000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 39401 is served by 5 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.