Water System Report MS

Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake

EPA ID: MS0010015 ยท 8,078 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake (MS0010015): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 8,078 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,078
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0038 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$107K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$40,586
Median Household Income
29,212
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake serves a community with a median household income of $40,586 and an estimated 29,212 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake (EPA ID: MS0010015) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 8,078 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 39120 in Natchez.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0038 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MS or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake (MS0010015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake serve?

Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake serves approximately 8,078 people across 1 ZIP code in Mississippi.

Where does Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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.

Samples collected
232

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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

Should I use a water filter?
Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake serve?
Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake serves approximately 8,078 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake's water source?
Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0038 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake's service area?
The Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake service area has a median household income of $40,586. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake get its water?
Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Adams Company W/a #4-kaiser Lake Water Quality Report, MS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ms0010015/
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